Purslane is an annual succulent herb, also known as purslane, amaranth, etc., "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" (2015 edition) stipulates: purslane is the dry aerial part of purslane of the Amaranth family, is a common wild vegetable, sour taste, cold. It returns to the liver and large intestine meridians, and has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling blood and stopping bleeding and dysentery. It has certain medicinal value.
Purslane is a longevity vegetable with five elements, and purslane is described in the herbal books of the past dynasties: purslane, also known as the five elements grass, with its leaf green, stem red, flower yellow, root white, black seed. Purslane can get the blue eyes of creation, and all the five elements are accounted for, and its role should not be underestimated.
Let's take a look at the efficacy and role of purslane.
1. Clear away heat and detoxify.
Purslane has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, and is suitable for heat poisoning, diarrhea, carbuncles, etc. In traditional Chinese medicine, purslane is often used in combination with other herbs for heat poisoning diseases. For example, the use of purslane and herbs with heat-clearing and detoxifying effects such as coptis, skullcap, and cork can be used for intestinal diseases such as diarrhea.
2. Cool blood and stop bleeding.
Purslane has the effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and can be used for hemorrhoids, blood in the stool and other diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, purslane is often used in combination with other herbs for **bloodemia. For example, when purslane is used together with herbs such as elm charcoal and skullcap charcoal, which have the effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, it can lead to hemorrhoids, blood in the stool and other diseases.
3. Stop dysentery, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, and prevent intestinal disease infection. Purslane is rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and -carotene, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and it has a strong inhibitory effect on dysentery bacillus, Escherichia coli and other bacteria, and has the reputation of "natural antibiotic", which can be used for ** infectious diseases. In daily life, people often eat purslane as a vegetable, blanch purslane, eat it cold, can also be fried, and the sprouts can also be eaten raw. From the perspective of health care, it is very beneficial to pick some purslane home as a cold dish in spring and summer. Purslane is a cleanser of the intestines. It can clear intestinal heat, detoxify, regulate constipation, expel stool, and is a frequent guest at the table.
Fourth, diuretic drenching: purslane has the effect of diuretic drenching, which can be used for hot shower, bloody shower and other diseases caused by damp heat betting.
In addition to the above effects, purslane also has the following effects:
1.Lowers blood pressure: Purslane is rich in potassium salts, which can directly act on blood vessels and effectively protect blood vessels from damage. Therefore, eating more purslane has a certain antihypertensive effect and can reduce the incidence of hypertensive stroke.
2.Beauty**: Purslane contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and accelerate bowel movements, so as to achieve the purpose of **. Purslane is rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, dietary fiber, pectin and minerals, vitamin C and vitamin E are strong antioxidants, have the effect of scavenging free radicals and anti-aging, and can play a role in beauty. Moreover, purslane contains less calories, tastes sour, can promote digestion and promote appetite, and is a good food.
3.Enhance immunity: Purslane contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, which can improve the body's immunity and enhance resistance. Purslane is rich in selenium, which can inhibit liver cancer, ** cancer and lymphoma induced by chemical carcinogensVitamin E can reduce the carcinogenic effect of some carcinogens, and can also protect against cell damage caused by radioactive elements and induced carcinogenesis.
It should be noted that purslane is cold in nature, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency should not eat it excessively. In addition, purslane should not be eaten with soft-shelled turtle to avoid poisoning. If you have related health problems, it is advisable to consult a professional doctor or pharmacist.