purslane

General Description:

Actions

Clear heat and remove toxicity, cool blood and stop bleeding.

Indications

A. Dysentery due to heat-toxicity

B. Sores and abscess due to heat-toxicity

C. Bleeding due to blood heat

English Name: purslane

Latin Name: Herba Portulacae

Chinese Name: 马齿苋 ma chi xian

Place of Origin: Shanxi, China

Part Used: Aerial part

Harvest Season: from June to September

Harvest Method: Hand Harvesting

Processing Method: Use the fresh or the dried, after being steamed or blanched in hot water.

Color: Brown

Taste: slightly sour 

Related herbal remedies suggestion: Can be matched with Honeysuckle, chrysanthemum.

Stock: Available all year round, OEM serivice available.

Shipping method: by sea/air/DHL/Fedex/UPS

Specification Sheet Download: purslane.pdf

As with any herbal medicine, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider before using purslane medicinally, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have any pre-existing health conditions.