Portulaca oleracea

Spring has arrived, and the ground is covered with fresh wild vegetables. This is the best season of the year to enjoy them. In traditional Chinese medicine, there is a long-held belief that food and medicine share a common origin. Many wild vegetables are not only excellent ingredients but also valuable herbal medicines. Utilizing these unique "natural medicines" of spring can be beneficial to health. Portulaca Oleracea (Common Purslane) Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as the "longevity vegetable," is an annual herbaceous plant that is drought-tolerant and flood-resistant, with strong vitality. It can be found throughout China. The name comes from its flat, thick leaves resembling horse teeth. Recommended Dish: Portulaca Oleracea Scrambled Eggs Ingredients: 2 eggs, 500g portulaca oleracea, appropriate amounts of scallion, ginger, garlic, salt, and cooking wine. Cooking Method: Blanch the trimmed portulaca oleracea in boiling water, then remove and let it cool. Cut into small pieces and mix with beaten eggs, seasoned with salt and cooking wine. Sauté scallions, ginger, and garlic in a hot pan, then add the mixed portulaca oleracea and eggs, stir-fry until set. Efficacy: Portulaca oleracea is cold in nature and slightly sour in taste, entering the liver and large intestine meridians. It…