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Purslane Facts
 Researchers commonly refer to Purslane (also known as Portulaca oleracea) as having been brought to North American from Europe by man; however, archaeological data indicates Purslane seeds dating back to the first millennium B.C. having been discovered at an archaeological site at Salts Cave, Kentucky.
Known since the time of Hippocrates, Purslane was used by Theophrastus and Dioscorides for its diuretic, anthelmintic (anti-parasitic), cathartic (promotes bowel evacuation properties). Ancient Egyptians used Purslane for heart failure and heart disease.
Among 13,000 known plants, fewer than twenty are currently providing most of our food needs, yet many of the underutilized plants, such as Purslane, offer better nourishment than the major crops.
University of Saskatchewan Research
Purslane is high source of dietary fiber and is an excellent supplement to maximize health benefits. Purslane* was studied at POS Pilot Plant Laboratory located on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon (Dec. 2000 - Project #00-781A). The scientific results were that Purslane is high in fatty acids, including linoleic acid (omega 6), linolenic acid (omega 3), tocophenals (alpha, gamma, and delta), alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E), beta-carotene, vitamin C, and riboflavin.
It is high in minerals, including phosphorous, zinc, silicon, manganese, copper, calcium, and an excellent source of magnesium, chromium and selenium. Other active ingredients found in other studies were:
• Protein and Carbohydrates
• Ascorbic Acid
• Essential Amino Acid
• Pectin
• Noradrenaline
• Dopa and Dopamine
• Co-enzyme Q-10
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