What the experts have to say about Purslane

 

Dr. Josh Axe

“The plant has an impressive nutrient profile, with high amounts of vitamins A and C, magnesium, manganese, and potassium. It can help boost your immune system and promote overall wellness. Plus, it contains plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.”

Dr. Joseph Mercola

“owning up to its title as a "superfood," purslane has a wide variety of vitamins and minerals in its arsenal. It has antibacterial, depurative (detoxifying and purifying), diuretic (increases amount of fluids expelled from the body) and febrifuge (fever-reducing) properties.”

 
 
 

Dr. Andrew Weil

“it really packs a nutritional punch, with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids of any green plant. It is also a natural source of melatonin, and is said to have seven times the beta-carotene of carrots and six times more vitamin E than spinach. Purslane also provides vitamin A and vitamin C, and B-complex vitamins, plus the minerals iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium and manganese.”

Dr. Oz

“Purslane is rich in omega-3 fats. Those are the healthy oils we want to coat our membranes and our joints.”