Another common garden weed that is easily found growing anywhere you may look. I find these nutrient rich plants as special gifts from God, there for the taking. Portula oleracea Family: Portulacaceae - purslane Parts used: whole plant Actions Antioxidant Antimicrobial Antibiotic Antifungal Antiparasitic Anti-Inflammatory Diuretic Demulcent Emollient Febrifuge Tonic Nutritive Noradrenaline (hormone that reduces bleeding) Energetics/Body Systems Affected Cooling Moistening D