Summary ²

Portulaca pilosa is a species of flowering plant in the purslane family, Portulacaceae, that is native to the Americas. Its common names include kiss-me-quick and hairy pigweed. Its range extends from the southern United States and the Caribbean as far south as Brazil. It is a succulent with linear leaves and pink flowers.

Medicial use ³

The ethanolic extract of the plant has been used to reduce blood-sugar levels in lab rats and may be a potential candidate for humans.

Source: Arul, B., Vijayarangan, S., Manivannan, E., and Kothai, R.. (2019). Antihyperglycemic effect of Portulaca pilosa Linn. In streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences. 10. 673-676. 10.26452/ijrps.v10i1.1900.

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