Kun Li, Tianshuang Xia, Yiping Jiang, Nani Wang, Liyong Lai, Shengyan Xu, Xiaoqiang Yue, Hailiang Xin
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Portulaca oleracea L. (PO), popularly known as purslane, has been documented in ethnopharmacology in various countries and regions. Traditional application records indicated that PO might be used extensively to treat the common cold, dysentery, urinary tract infections, coughing, eye infections, skin problems, gynecological diseases, and pediatric illnesses. AIM OF THE REVIEW: This paper includes a systematic review of the traditional usage, phytochemicals, pharmacological activity, and potential uses of PO to provide an overview of the research for further exploitation of PO resources...
January 30, 2024: Journal of Ethnopharmacology