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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

Medicinal Use. Uterine Bleeding: Purslane seeds
are used for abnormal uterine bleeding. It helps de-
crease the volume and the duration of bleeding.

Asthma and Bronchial Complaints: People
who eat purslane in vegetable portions or take purs-
lane extract show improvement in overall pulmonary
function.
Purslane helps with shortness of breath and opens
bronchial tubes to increase oxygen reaching the lungs.
For asthma attacks and other bronchial conditions, try
a Purslane & Mullein Mix (recipe below). Therapeutic
effects of purslane for respiratory diseases are indi- Purslane Flower, by Amada44, CC SA 2.0
cated in ancient Iranian medical books. The broncho- teaspoon of purslane tincture or 2 teaspoons of fresh
dilatory effect of the extract of Portulaca oleracea in purslane juice daily.
the airways of asthmatic patients was examined. The
results of the study showed that purslane has a rela- Cancer: Gastric Carcinoma and Colon Ade-
tively potent but transient bronchodilatory effect on noma. Purslane leaves and seeds have been shown to
asthmatic airways. be an anti-cancer medicine for certain cancers. It also
has a high Omega 3 and gamma-linoleic acid content.
Diabetes: Purslane seeds or their extracts are effec- It is an excellent anti-oxidant.
tive in improving serum insulin levels and reduce tri-
glycerides with long-term, daily use. People report Warning: Purslane is considered safe to eat in large
lower blood sugar readings and better management. portions without any side effects.
Fungal Infections: Purslane has antifungal prop- Recipes. Purslane & Mullein Mixture for
erties against the most common causes of athlete’s Asthma: 3 droppers of Purslane tincture, 1 1/2 drop-
foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Apply purslane extract pers Mullein tincture, 1/4 cup water. Add the Purslane
to affected areas several times a day, until the infection and Mullein tinctures to the water. Note that when
is gone. measuring with a dropper, the dropper will not fill up;
this is fine. Drink the mixture in part or in full as
Lower Cholesterol: Purslane naturally lowers needed.
cholesterol due it its high pectin content. Take 1

Red Clover,

Trifolium pretense

Red clover is a member of the Fabaceae (Pea) Family.
I often find it growing along roadsides and fields. It is
a biennial or short-lived perennial that grows to 18
inches (45 cm) tall.

Identification: The plant grows from a long, deep
taproot and slender, hairy, hollow stems. The leaves
are alternate, divided into three leaflets, and green
with a pale crescent in the outer half of the leaf. Leaf-
lets are 1/2 to 1 1/5 inches (0.25 cm to 3.125 cm) long
and 1/2-inch (0.25 cm) wide and fine-toothed with
prominent “V” marks. Pink to red flowers appear in By Sanja565658 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
rounded heads from May to September.

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