Purslane or cat's tongue is one of the most beneficial edible and medicinal plants for those who consume it. It is a succulent plant (plant with a large proportion of tissue that allows it to store large amounts of water) that lives throughout the year.

Purslane is a plant that flowers at the end of spring and continues until the middle of autumn. It has become popular throughout the world and although in some regions it is considered a weed, it can be consumed as a medicinal herb or as a vegetable.

Among the benefits of purslane are the following:

• Digestive.
• Antibacterial.
• Anti-inflammatory.
• Antioxidant.
• Diuretic.
• Analgesic.
• Soothing.
• Blood purifier.
• Insulin resistance reducer.