PURSLANE JUICE

Traditionally Used For:

Acne	Anemia
Bladder Problems	Circulation
Constipation	Eyes
Kidneys	Liver
Skin Problems	Weight Loss

A Good Source Of:

Iron

Sodium

Vitamin C

Freshness Test:

Another common weed that can be juiced. Look for Purslane away from roads or areas that have been sprayed with chemicals. Ideally, you want to pick Purslane in the morning. In order to save water, Purslane leaves will send their liquids to their roots once the sun gets too hot. Purslane grows during the warmer months.

Important:

Purslane can be a powerful cleanser of the body. It can really make the body detoxify. Therefore, you do not want large amounts. If you plan on drinking Purslane, then you may also want to consult a Naturopath or herbalist before doing so.

Purslane is bitter and so you don't want to use very much at all. Combine with other vegetables.

Purslane is high in oxalic acid and should be avoided by those who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated. Read my notes on oxalic acid for more information.

General:

I personally have never drunk Purslane juice. I have added this information though because there are those who like to use traditional herbal remedies in addition to the every day and common vegetables.

But since Purslane is a powerful detoxifier of the body, you will want to consult a Naturopath or herbalist before drinking Purslane.

Besides its natural herbal healing properties, Purslane is also extremely nutritious and chock full of vitamins and minerals.

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Purslane - Nutritional Analysis:

Nutrient	Units	Value per 100 grams
Proximates
Water	g	93.92
Energy	kcal	16
Energy	kj	67
Protein	g	1.30
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.10
Ash	g	1.25
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	3.43
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	65
Iron, Fe	mg	1.99
Magnesium, Mg	mg	68
Phosphorus, P	mg	44
Potassium, K	mg	494
Sodium, Na	mg	45
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.17
Copper, Cu	mg	0.113
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.303
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.9
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	21.0
Thiamin	mg	0.047
Riboflavin	mg	0.112
Niacin	mg	0.480
Pantothenic acid	mg	0.036
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.073
Folate, total	mcg	12
Folic acid	mcg	0
Folate, food	mcg	12
Folate, DFE	mcg_DFE	12
Vitamin B-12	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, IU	IU	1320
Retinol	mcg	0
Vitamin A, RAE	mcg_RAE	66
Amino Acids
Tryptophan	g	0.014
Threonine	g	0.044
Isoleucine	g	0.047
Leucine	g	0.080
Lysine	g	0.057
Methionine	g	0.012
Cystine	g	0.009
Phenylalanine	g	0.051
Tyrosine	g	0.021
Valine	g	0.063
Arginine	g	0.050
Histidine	g	0.020
Alanine	g	0.050
Aspartic acid	g	0.068
Glutamic acid	g	0.191
Glycine	g	0.040
Proline	g	0.061
Serine	g	0.039