The main function of Portulaca oleracea in daily life is to clear heat and detoxify, which can effectively inhibit bacteria and promote metabolism. For many people with damp-heat constitution, and for prostatic diseases caused by damp-heat constitution, there are some effects. If Ma Zhi Xian squeezes the juice and applies it to the prostate, it can effectively treat prostatitis.

Can Portulaca oleracea treat prostatitis?

Portulaca oleracea has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, inhibiting bacteria and inflammation, and promoting diuresis and removing dampness. It is effective for prostatitis of damp-heat stasis type (bacterial prostatitis is mostly of this type). However, most chronic prostatitis (a large part of which is chronic non-bacterial prostatitis) is more complex. According to traditional Chinese medicine, there are types such as Qi stasis and blood stasis, kidney deficiency, and often various types intersect with each other, requiring prescriptions to be targeted for treatment. Therefore, in this case, Portulaca oleracea alone cannot cure prostatitis, but if there are accompanying symptoms of damp-heat, using Portulaca oleracea can have a relieving effect.

Eating methods of Portulaca oleracea

Portulaca oleracea is a plant that can be used both as medicine and food, with high medicinal value and good edible effects. Let’s take a look at the specific method of making the common dish of sauteed Portulaca oleracea! Ingredients: Portulaca oleracea, chili, red chili, vinegar, chicken essence, sesame oil, garlic, chili paste, white sesame seeds, chili oil, sesame salt, sugar. Method: First, remove the old stems and roots of Portulaca oleracea and wash them clean, then boil half a pot of water, add a small amount of oil and salt, put Portulaca oleracea into the pot and turn on the fire, turn off the fire immediately after the water boils and take it out.