Western Herbalism
Purslane
Portulaca oleracea
Purslane acts primarily as: Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Refrigerant. Secondary actions include Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Laxative, Antipyretic.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Hematochezia
- Dry cough
- Muscle spasms
- Constipation
- Stings
- Stomachache
- Carbuncles
- Intestinal
- Headache
- Ulcers
- Insect bite
- Itchy skin
- Eczema
- Postpartum
- Wounds
- Diarrhea
- Heat rash
- Hot inflamed tissues
- Aches
- Fever
- Sunburn
- Dysentery
- Bleeding (hemorrhoids)
- Colic
- Cough
- Cramps
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Infection
- Inflammation
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Dried aerial parts decoction | Dried aerial parts decoction 9-15 g/day (TCM) | 9000-15000 mg |
| Seed powder | Seed powder 5 g twice daily (diabetes) | 5000-5000 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Purslane acts primarily as: Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Refrigerant. Secondary actions include Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Laxative, Antipyretic.
indications. Purslane is traditionally indicated for: Hematochezia, Dry cough, Muscle spasms, Constipation, Stings, Stomachache, Carbuncles, Intestinal, Headache, Ulcers, Insect bite, Itchy skin, Eczema, Postpartum, Wounds, and 23 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Purslane include: Flavonoids (kaempferol, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin), Alkaloids (dopamine, norepinephrine, oleraceins), Omega-3 fatty acids (alpha-linolenic acid), Vitamins (A, C, E), Minerals (calcium (and others).
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Purslane: Dried aerial parts decoction 9-15 g/day (TCM); Seed powder 5 g twice daily (diabetes); Fresh juice/poultice; Infusion; Eaten as food (high amounts
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