Purslane, or Portulaca oleracea, is a resilient leafy green often mistaken for a weed but treasured globally for its exceptional nutritional value. Known as “the vegetable for long life,” it’s packed with vitamins A, C, and E.

It also offers essential minerals like calcium, potassium, and magnesium, along with omega-3 fatty acids (ALA and EPA)—rare in terrestrial plants. Purslane’s rich antioxidant content, including beta-carotene, melatonin, and glutathione, helps support immune health, skin vitality, and better sleep.

In traditional medicine, it’s long been used for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties, making this humble plant a nutritional powerhouse worth adding to your diet.