Leipak-kundo

Leipak-kundo

Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae

Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Portulacaceae
Genus:	Portulaca
Species:	P. oleracea
Binomial name
Portulaca oleracea L.
Synonyms
Portulacaria oleracea

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	84 kJ (20 kcal)
Carbohydrates	3.39 g
Fat	0.36 g
Protein	2.03 g
Water	92.86 g
Vitamin A	1320 IU
Thiamine (vit. B1)	0.047 mg (4%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2)	0.112 mg (9%)
Niacin (vit. B3)	0.48 mg (3%)
Vitamin B6	0.073 mg (6%)
Folate (vit. B9)	12 μg (3%)
Vitamin C	21 mg (25%)
Vitamin E	12.2 mg (81%)
Calcium	65 mg (7%)
Iron	1.99 mg (15%)
Magnesium	68 mg (19%)
Manganese	0.303 mg (14%)
Phosphorus	44 mg (6%)
Potassium	494 mg (11%)
Zinc	0.17 mg (2%)

Companion plant

As a companion plant, Purslane provides ground cover to create a humid microclimate for nearby plants, stabilising ground moisture. Its deep roots bring up moisture and nutrients that those plants can use, and some, including corn, will "follow" purslane roots down through harder soil that they cannot penetrate on their own (ecological facilitation). It is known as a beneficial weed in places that do not already grow it as a crop in its own right.

A succulent annual. Common all over the valley in moist damp habitats.

Uses:

Plants extract is given in gonorrhoea. Leaves and stems are useful in gum and teeth complaints.

*Plant is given in scurvy and liver diseases. Leaf-juice is applied for relieving burning sensation of hands and feet. Herb is also useful in kidney and bladder diseases, cardio-vascular complaints, dysuria, haematuria, dysentery, sore nipples and ulceration of mouth. In Homoeopathic, the herb is used to stimulate gastric secretion. Roasted seeds are diuretic and antidysenteric; also used in application for burns and scalds.