Purslane (Portulaca oleracea; Portulacaceae) is an herbaceous plant that is a source of nutrients and biologically active compounds including free oxalic acids, alkaloids, omega-3 fatty acids, coumarins, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, anthraquinone, protein, α-linolenic acid and β-carotene, mono terpene glycoside, N-trans-feruloyltyramine, and vitamin C. It has been reported to possess potent pharmacological activities as antioxidant, anti-kinetic fatigue, antidiabetic, neuronal, hypocholesterolemic, skeletal muscle relaxant, antimicrobial, nephrotoxicity, hepato protection, anti-inflammatory, and a cosmetic ingredient. Phytochemical constituents isolated from this plant include steroids, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, alkaloids, and saponins.
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