Herb latin name: Pink Purslane,Pink Purslane Extract

Latin name: Claytonia sibirica

Synonyms: Claytonia alsinoides, Montia sibiricaClaytonia alsinoides, Montia sibirica

Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)

Medicinal use of Pink Purslane: The plant is diuretic. Apoultice of the chewed leaves has been applied to cuts and sores. The juice of the plant has been used as eye drops for sore red eyes. Acold infusion of the stems has been used as an antidandruff wash for the hair.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Damp woods, shaded streamsides etc, especially on sandy acid soils.

Edible parts of Pink Purslane: Leaves - raw or cooked. They usually have a fairly bland flavour and are quite nice in a salad or cooked as a green vegetable. The leaves have a distinct earthy after-taste rather like raw beetroot. They are available all year round but can turn rather bitter in the summer, especially if the plant is growing in a hot dry position. Although on the small side, the leaves are produced in abundance and are very easily harvested.

Other uses of the herb: A good ground cover plant for a shady position. This species is a short-lived perennial but it usually self-sows freely and gives a dense weed-excluding ground cover.

Propagation of Pink Purslane: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ. The seed usually germinates rapidly.

Cultivation of the herb: Damp woods, shaded streamsides etc, especially on sandy acid soils.

Known hazards of Claytonia sibirica: None known

Herb latin name: Pink Purslane,Pink Purslane Extract

Latin name: Claytonia sibirica

Synonyms: Claytonia alsinoides, Montia sibiricaClaytonia alsinoides, Montia sibirica

Family: Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)

Medicinal use of Pink Purslane: The plant is diuretic. Apoultice of the chewed leaves has been applied to cuts and sores. The juice of the plant has been used as eye drops for sore red eyes. Acold infusion of the stems has been used as an antidandruff wash for the hair.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Damp woods, shaded streamsides etc, especially on sandy acid soils.

Edible parts of Pink Purslane: Leaves - raw or cooked. They usually have a fairly bland flavour and are quite nice in a salad or cooked as a green vegetable. The leaves have a distinct earthy after-taste rather like raw beetroot. They are available all year round but can turn rather bitter in the summer, especially if the plant is growing in a hot dry position. Although on the small side, the leaves are produced in abundance and are very easily harvested.

Other uses of the herb: A good ground cover plant for a shady position. This species is a short-lived perennial but it usually self-sows freely and gives a dense weed-excluding ground cover.

Propagation of Pink Purslane: Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ. The seed usually germinates rapidly.

Cultivation of the herb: Damp woods, shaded streamsides etc, especially on sandy acid soils.

Known hazards of Claytonia sibirica: None known