In Traditional Chinese Medicine, purslane is considered a natural antibiotic and cooling herb that can help relieve insect bites, dysentery and post-partum bleeding. Eaten raw it is crunchy with a light lemony flavor delicious in salads and sandwiches. Purslane is enjoyed all over the world as a delicious and nutritious food that can be added to soups, salads and even pickled.

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