What are the medicinal values of purslane?

The medicinal value of purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. Heat-clearing and detoxifying: Purslane has significant effects in clearing heat and detoxifying, and can be used to treat conditions such as heat-toxin-induced dysentery, abscesses, carbuncles, eczema, and erysipelas. 2. Anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects: Purslane strongly inhibits Shigella, Salmonella typhi, and Escherichia coli, thereby providing supportive treatment for inflammatory conditions. 3. Lowering blood pressure: Rich in potassium salts, purslane helps reduce blood pressure, prevent thickening of blood vessel walls, and effectively alleviate fluid retention and edema. 4. Cardiovascular protection: Purslane is rich in fatty acids, which help inhibit the production of serum cholesterol and triglycerides, thus reducing the incidence of cardiovascular diseases.