The efficacy of Matsugan

Purslane is a very common food that can be used as both food and medicine. If you go to the fields in summer, you will find purslane everywhere. Moreover, purslane does not have very high requirements for the growth environment, so it can be often seen both in the north and the south. Purslane is not only a wild vegetable, but also a Chinese herbal medicine that has great benefits for the body.

What effects does Purslane have on the body?

★Diuresis, swelling and blood pressure reduction

Purslane contains a lot of potassium, so it can help stabilize the human body environment and achieve the effect of promoting dampness and reducing swelling. The calcium ions in purslane can also directly act on the blood vessel walls of the body. After responding to the call, the blood vessel walls will gradually expand and prevent the aortic wall from thickening. Therefore, after taking purslane, the blood pressure can be lowered.

★Bacteria and inflammation

Purslane has an inhibitory effect on many bacteria and is known as a natural antibiotic. Therefore, it has a very good effect in treating inflammation, especially in treating Shigella dysenteriae and Escherichia coli.

★Prevent heart disease

One of the important benefits of purslane to the human body is due to the Y-3 oleic acid it contains. This substance can block the body's production of cholesterol and triglycerides, and can stimulate and prevent platelets from forming thrombosis. Therefore, eating purslane can help reduce blood viscosity and stimulate blood vessels to dilate. It can prevent thrombosis, improve hyperlipidemia, and achieve the effect of preventing heart disease.

In addition, purslane also contains lipoic acid and a variety of nutrients, which can improve coronary artery spasm in the long run and is a powerful weapon to prevent the occurrence of coronary heart disease.

★Prevent ulcers

After entering the human body, Purslane can prevent tissue cell metastasis and necrosis, alleviate the condition of lymphatic vascular inflammation, and even prevent the occurrence of fibrosis, prevent the formation of masses and avoid dust toxins. In addition, purslane contains a lot of carotene, which can help improve ulcers and promote ulcer healing.

Purslane has great benefits to the human body. What is most widely known among the people is its effect of lowering the three highs. From the above content, we can also know that Purslane is effective in lowering blood pressure and lowering blood lipids. So, does it also have an effect in lowering blood lipids?

From the above content, we can understand that Purslane has a huge effect on the body, but everyone should also understand that Purslane is not suitable for everyone. The following three types of people are not suitable:

——Diarrhea group

If diarrhea occurs due to cold stimulation of the abdomen, you should eat less purslane, because purslane itself is diuretic and promotes digestion, which will aggravate the condition.

Pregnant women

Purslane is a slippery food, and eating it may cause miscarriage for pregnant women.

——People who take some Chinese herbal medicines

Purslane and turtle shell are in conflict with each other, so if the prescription you are taking contains turtle shell, you must avoid purslane.