Purslane (Portulaca Oleracea) Dried cut & Shifted 1 oz Thyroid health, Omega 3's, Bone & Eye Health, Anticancer

Purslane is best known as a weed. This succulent plant contains about 93% water. It has red stems and small, green leaves. It has a slightly sour or salty taste, similar to spinach and watercress. Purslane also contains small amounts of vitamin E  and vitamins B1, B2, and B3. In short, purslane is one of the most vitamin-rich plants in the world for its calorie content. Purslane contains many important minerals: Purslane also has trace amounts of copper and phosphorus.  Purslane Contains EPA The most interesting thing about purslane is that it contains EPA omega-3 fatty acids, which are extremely rare to find in plant form. EPA is easier for the body to use than ALA, which is why it is generally regarded as the preferred form of omega-3 fat. It contains high amounts of ALA, but also trace amounts of EPA, a more biologically active form of omega-3. The diverse array of minerals in purslane make it a balanced source of these essential nutrients. Two of the minerals found in purslane – ca