Purslane's benefits for the skin

Speaking of Portulaca oleracea, people who have not touched or used it in daily life may not care about it. But in fact, its dietary therapy and its efficacy and functions, it also has good skin care effects, so let me introduce it to you in detail below!

Purslane's benefits for the skin

Purslane is a common herb. When used as medicine, it is used to treat heat, lower blood pressure, and kill bacteria and reduce inflammation. However, in recent years, purslane has been widely used in skin care, and many well-known domestic and foreign skin care brands also include this plant. This is because purslane can delay skin aging. Purslane contains a large amount of carotene, which can help soothe red, swollen and itchy skin, and can also be used to promote the metabolism of skin cells.

The efficacy and function of purslane

1. Remove acne and beautify the face: Purslane is rich in vitamins, among which vitamin E and vitamin C have excellent beauty value. It has antioxidant effects, can remove free radicals in the body, and promote cell growth and metabolism. It can also help remove acne on the face for people with acne.

2. Remove dust and toxins: Prevent ulcers. Purslane can remove dust and toxins, prevent tissue cell transformation and necrosis, prevent lymphovascular inflammation and inhibit fibrosis, prevent the formation of silicosis, and have a certain effect on vitiligo. Purslane also contains more carotene, which can promote the healing of ulcers.

3. Antibacterial effect: Alcohol extract has a high inhibitory effect on Escherichia coli, Proteus, Shigella dysenteriae, Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi. It also has different degrees of inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus, bacteria such as Trichophyton audouinii and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It has a slight inhibitory effect on Pseudomonas aeruginosa.