Is Portulaca oleracea a wasp?

Portulaca oleracea is a common wild vegetable, tender stems can be eaten as vegetables, the whole grass for medicinal purposes, there are heat and dampness, detoxification detumescence, anti-inflammatory, thirst quenching, diuretic effect. So, purslane is wasp dish?

1. Is purslane a wasp dish?

Portulaca oleracea and wasp dish are the same kind of plant, just call a different name, Portulaca oleracea is scientific name, wasp dish is commonly known. Portulaca oleracea has the effect of detumescence, pain relief and detoxification. If people are stung by wasps, they can smash Portulaca oleracea and apply it to the stung place. It will soon detumescence and pain will be relieved, so people call it wasp dish.

Second, the nutritional value of purslane

Portulaca oleracea is rich in dihydroxyethylamine, malic acid, glucose, calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin E, carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C and other nutrients. Portulaca oleracea has a prominent nutritional feature, its omega-3 fatty acid content is higher than that of humans and plants. Omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit the body's absorption of cholesterol, reduce blood cholesterol concentration, improve blood vessel wall elasticity, and are beneficial to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

III. How to eat purslane?

Purslane can be eaten raw or cooked, and the soft stems can be cooked like spinach. However, if you are not used to its strong taste, do not use too much. The leaves at the top of the purslane stem are soft and can be cooked like watercress and used in soups or for sauces, mayonnaise and stews. Purslane is cooked with chopped radishes or mashed potatoes. It can also be cooked with onions or tomatoes. Its stems and leaves can be marinated in vinegar.

At present, purslane is also cultivated as a commodity dish, which has strong adaptability and is not difficult to plant.