Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is a hardy leafy green often seen as a weed but valued in many parts of the world for its nutrition and health benefits. Popular in traditional medicine and sometimes called “the vegetable for long life,” it’s rich in vitamins A, C, and E,
minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids (ALA and EPA), which are rare in land plants.t also contains antioxidants like beta-carotene, melatonin, and glutathione, supporting immune health, skin, and sleep.