The omega− 3 (n− 3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and
docosahexaenoic (DHA) acid are well known to protect against numerous metabolic …

Portulaca oleracea L., belonging to the Portulacaceae family, is commonly known as
purslane in English and Ma‐Chi‐Xian in Chinese. It is a warm‐climate, herbaceous …

The Portulaca oleracea L. commonly known as purslane is distributed all over the world and
easily grows in diverse soil and climatic conditions. It has been traditionally used as a …

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a weed naturally found in driveways, lawns, and fields and
edible in many regions of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia. The purpose …

Production of food, fodder and plant vegetation declined rapidly around the world due to
climate change, increase in saline areas and loss of productive lands. A major challenge of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Mixtures of wild food plants, part of the Mediterranean diet,
have potential benefits for their content in bioactive compounds, minerals and fibers. In Italy …

Background Recent trends in the food science industry and consumers' preferences for
diversified diets suggest the consumption of wild greens not only as diet complements but …

Sustainable food production through integrating knowledge of indigenous and local
communities has significance for meeting the UN-SDGs (sustainable development goals) …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Portulaca oleracea L.(PO), popularly known as purslane,
has been documented in ethnopharmacology in various countries and regions. Traditional …

Background Diabetes is a major public health concern. In spite of continuous new drug
development to treat diabetes, herbal remedies remain a potential adjunct therapy to …