If you see this Grass in your Garden, Don’t Touch It! Here are 6 Good Reasons not to Kill Her!

The plant you see in the photo is porcelane! Or even market garden purslane! This plant grows like a weed and it’s good! It is good for you!

This annual plant originally grew in the South of France, fortunately we now find it almost everywhere! And here are 6 reasons why you should never get rid of it like a weed but rather cultivate it, because it is very valuable!

Here are 6 good reasons to grow market purslane:

1 – Fight depression

Consuming this plant will therefore allow you to fight against depression.

2 – Hydration

Market garden purslane is made up of 93% water.

3 – Iron

So if you are not a fan of meat or beans, this plant is a good alternative.

4 – Potassium

Adding purslane to your diet will help you maintain good blood pressure.

5 – An excellent antioxidant

Market purslane is rich in vitamins A, C and E which delay cellular damage and slow down the aging of the skin.

6 – Omega 3

The leaves of the market garden purslane are edible and are also an excellent source of Omega-3. Add these leaves to your soups, sandwiches, etc. However, avoid eating them if you are pregnant!