Thank you. I just discovered it in my backyard. I tasted a leaf and felt that it numbed my mouth a bit. No buggy, but I wonder if that’s normal. I liked the lemonish taste. It was a bit salty too. Is that normal? I want to make a tincture with it.
thank you for having one of the only videos I can find that detailed about how to use purslane! I'm not experienced in any way but keeping it out of the sun just makes sense.😊
Thanks so much for this information. It's great to see a homesteading channel in the PNW! I'm in the Portland area, and we are working on getting a better garden this year, and hoping to meet more people trying to do the same thing. Your video on planting fruit trees was really helpful, and that's how I found your channel. I'd love to see more people interested in homesteading start networking locally!
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead Thanks for asking! Some friends and I just got together late last month and had a 'seed starting party', where we just brought a bunch of seeds we wanted to plant, and got them started in little pots. I'm sure we planted way more than we can actually handle, but at least it's a start? Lettuce, cabbage, radish, tomatoes, peppers, sunflowers, herbs, to name a few! Are you planting anything new this year?
@@cheerfulsunflowers I'm of the mind that it's never too much when it comes to growing. I am growing about 90-110 different plants this year, some new things are marigold (which I have always bought as starts but growing from seed this year), feverfew, milkweed and calendula. I'm not remembering all the new ones but probably about a dozen or so new plants to me.
I use an infused purslane oil as a component in many salves. So it kinda depends on what you need it for but in case this is helpful, here's how I make a basic salve. With purslane though just make sure to really grind it up before drying because it's so wet!!! th-cam.com/video/gs1jYXWnem4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PeMlNTGEH39nxQxk
That's an excellent question and YES! It does have the same medicinal benefits, perhaps even more. A tea or tincture would be a higher concentration but eating raw, in my opinion, is superior when you can get it fresh. Teas and tinctures are great for when it's not in season.
I'm in Australia 🇦🇺 love your videos. I've just stumbled on this herb/ weed and wanted to know how long it will take to dry out? Normally, I'm a chickweed salve maker, but I'm really excited about purslane... now🙏⚘️🙌
@@bmcm5443 How exciting to talk to someone in Australia!!! Purslane takes forever to dry out. I like to chop mine up before putting in the dehydrator, makes it go a lot faster but even at that it can still take a couple days. If you dry yours out in the sun I would still give them a good chop first because they're full of water. Isn't chickweed amazing 😍 I love that herb too! Such a beautiful spring weed here!
😊thanks. I will. Have so much growing. It's so amazing this chickweed, and so is this herbal journey. I am selling our salves at a local farmers market, while doing seated massage- aromatherapy is my thing. It's so lovely connecting with you from the other side of the world Send you good healing smiles and Knowing you Love The Precious Gifts Nature provided, good & beautiful little apocatheray vibes🕊🌱🍃
I just found your channel and am loving what I've seen so far. Do you know if making the purslane salve would help someone who gets rashes from Lupus flair ups?? Blessings to you.🙏❤️
That's an excellent question. Eating purslane is helpful for lupus symptoms so it's possible the purslane salve could help. It's definitely good for things like psoriasis and eczema. The face rash from lupus though is systemic, if you're experiencing an irritated rash though the salve could help. Since purslane is growing now in this season, if you can get a hold of some I'd add fresh purslane to your diet and see if it helps. A tincture or tea might be good too for the seasons it can't be found fresh.
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead I have an abundance of purslane and I'm wanting to try and help my DIL that was recently diagnosed with Lupus. I will try and get her to drink some tea or eat some, I don't know how well that will work because she is an EXTREMELY PICKY EATER, UGH. I did pick some purslane this morning and have it in the dehydrator. TY🙏❤️
@@tamara-lnlhomestead1441 will she eat salads? Chopped purslane in a salad is almost unrecognizable if it's mixed with different lettuces and cucumber etc. Or maybe added to a soup? But definitely a tea or tincture if food isn't her favorite right now. It's really sweet that you're looking for healing options for her.
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead unfortunately she won't eat salad's, she doesn't like the "texture of lettuce's, tomatoes etc. That's why I'm leaning towards the teas, tinctures and salves for her🤣❤️
@@tamara-lnlhomestead1441 that's an awesome idea! Maybe make/get her one of each and see which one is most palatable/comfortable for her. Or if she likes them all even better.
@@jaclyncovington5152 Great question! I personally harvest mine before they flower so most of the ooomph is in the leaves BUT the flowers are completely edible and it won't hurt the integrity of your tincture. Definitely harvest well before the plant starts to die back for the season though.
I live on 1.5 acres in town. About half of that is grass, or used to be anyway. The purslane and goat heads (puncture vine) have exploded this year, all around town. The two of them are fighting to take over my grass. *I* don't mind if the purslane grows all over, as I'm hoping it will A) choke out the goat heads and B) be a nice groundcover and edible as well. My question is should I allow it to take over or should I start digging it up now before it DOES take over? Thanks in advance to anybody in the know.
Okay so full disclosure I know virtually nothing about Goats head yet so hopefully someone else will chime in on that one. However Purslane and I know each other well and I can promise it will take over if given half a chance. Usually it's ground cover "like" that spreads wide and pretty but the purslane starts I planted this year grew UP instead of out , not sure why. The purslane that reseeded itself from last year however is doing what I expected and is filling in every available space it can ON the ground. It's pretty hardy too and comes back every year so I suppose we can't go wrong with a good source of vegan iron!
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead Thank you! I was trying to figure out if it was bad invasive or good invasive. LOL As for goat heads they are something everyone hates with a passion. I've lived at this place for seven years and for seven summers I've tried to get rid of them. They do...not...die. Well, they do, sort of. But, they come back with a vengeance. If you think stepping on a Lego is bad, step on one of these babies. And the seeds are good for 5, or maybe it's 10, years. It's best to dig them up or burn them, but we live in the desert so I refrain from burning. They are a nightmare. That's why I hope the purslane wins! LOL
@@omarra6781 😂😂😂 your stepping on a Lego analogy tells me everything I need to know about Goats head. Yikes! Maybe the purslane will beat it into submission eventually! ❤️
It does okay in deep planters, not little ones and they require regular watering for sure. I've found it most definitely grows huge and prolific right in the ground ❤️ my purslane this year is crazy tall as opposed to this batch here in the video that grew more like a ground cover.
That's an amazing question. It definitely is an anti depressant and it's super high in Omega 3 which many studies have shown can prevent ADHD. I don't have any personal experience treating ADHD with Purslane but in all honesty it's not going to hurt to add it to your diet. The one thing to take note of is it DOES reduce the effects of caffeine so if you're treating ADHD with caffeine it will reduce this effect.
Once again, thank you for sharing your knowledge and heart.
You're quite welcome ☺️
I harvested some then put the roots in pots and they did very well!
@@TheFattynono that's amazing! If you let some go to seed they'll come back strong for you every year ❤️
Thank you. I just discovered it in my backyard. I tasted a leaf and felt that it numbed my mouth a bit. No buggy, but I wonder if that’s normal. I liked the lemonish taste. It was a bit salty too. Is that normal? I want to make a tincture with it.
God is good to us
Amen. He is indeed ❤️
Thank you for taking time to make video. I have plenty of purslane and learning more about it's use.
You're welcome ❣️
thank you for having one of the only videos I can find that detailed about how to use purslane! I'm not experienced in any way but keeping it out of the sun just makes sense.😊
You're so welcome!
Thanks so much for this information. It's great to see a homesteading channel in the PNW! I'm in the Portland area, and we are working on getting a better garden this year, and hoping to meet more people trying to do the same thing. Your video on planting fruit trees was really helpful, and that's how I found your channel. I'd love to see more people interested in homesteading start networking locally!
Yay! I'm glad you found me and even happier that you share my vision! What are you planting this Spring? Do you have any seeds started yet?
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead Thanks for asking! Some friends and I just got together late last month and had a 'seed starting party', where we just brought a bunch of seeds we wanted to plant, and got them started in little pots. I'm sure we planted way more than we can actually handle, but at least it's a start? Lettuce, cabbage, radish, tomatoes, peppers, sunflowers, herbs, to name a few! Are you planting anything new this year?
@@cheerfulsunflowers I'm of the mind that it's never too much when it comes to growing.
I am growing about 90-110 different plants this year, some new things are marigold (which I have always bought as starts but growing from seed this year), feverfew, milkweed and calendula. I'm not remembering all the new ones but probably about a dozen or so new plants to me.
I am so glad I found you! Love your beautiful Spirit. Thank you for putting yourself out there!.
I'm glad you're here! Thank you so much for the encouragement! ❤️❤️
Can you share recipe for purslane salve. I have tons in my garden. Going to make capsules but your ideas sound wonderful.
I use an infused purslane oil as a component in many salves. So it kinda depends on what you need it for but in case this is helpful, here's how I make a basic salve. With purslane though just make sure to really grind it up before drying because it's so wet!!!
th-cam.com/video/gs1jYXWnem4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PeMlNTGEH39nxQxk
I really enjoy eating this raw. Does it have the same benefits raw, or does it have to be prepared in some form ie; salve, tincture or tea?
That's an excellent question and YES! It does have the same medicinal benefits, perhaps even more. A tea or tincture would be a higher concentration but eating raw, in my opinion, is superior when you can get it fresh. Teas and tinctures are great for when it's not in season.
do you use just the leaves or the stem as well.
Excellent question! Definitely the stems too!
Can you use supple cider vinegar in place of vodka?
Great question! Yes you can, it's called an Oxymel. They don't preserve for as long as a tincture but that's definitely a healthy way to consume herbs
Awsome info. 🕊🙏🕊God Bless you
Amen, thank you! God bless you too!
I'm in Australia 🇦🇺 love your videos. I've just stumbled on this herb/ weed and wanted to know how long it will take to dry out?
Normally, I'm a chickweed salve maker, but I'm really excited about purslane... now🙏⚘️🙌
@@bmcm5443 How exciting to talk to someone in Australia!!!
Purslane takes forever to dry out. I like to chop mine up before putting in the dehydrator, makes it go a lot faster but even at that it can still take a couple days. If you dry yours out in the sun I would still give them a good chop first because they're full of water.
Isn't chickweed amazing 😍 I love that herb too! Such a beautiful spring weed here!
😊thanks. I will. Have so much growing.
It's so amazing this chickweed, and so is this herbal journey. I am selling our salves at a local farmers market, while doing seated massage- aromatherapy is my thing.
It's so lovely connecting with you from the other side of the world
Send you good healing smiles and Knowing you Love The Precious Gifts Nature provided, good & beautiful little apocatheray vibes🕊🌱🍃
I just found your channel and am loving what I've seen so far. Do you know if making the purslane salve would help someone who gets rashes from Lupus flair ups?? Blessings to you.🙏❤️
That's an excellent question. Eating purslane is helpful for lupus symptoms so it's possible the purslane salve could help. It's definitely good for things like psoriasis and eczema. The face rash from lupus though is systemic, if you're experiencing an irritated rash though the salve could help. Since purslane is growing now in this season, if you can get a hold of some I'd add fresh purslane to your diet and see if it helps. A tincture or tea might be good too for the seasons it can't be found fresh.
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead I have an abundance of purslane and I'm wanting to try and help my DIL that was recently diagnosed with Lupus. I will try and get her to drink some tea or eat some, I don't know how well that will work because she is an EXTREMELY PICKY EATER, UGH. I did pick some purslane this morning and have it in the dehydrator. TY🙏❤️
@@tamara-lnlhomestead1441 will she eat salads? Chopped purslane in a salad is almost unrecognizable if it's mixed with different lettuces and cucumber etc. Or maybe added to a soup? But definitely a tea or tincture if food isn't her favorite right now. It's really sweet that you're looking for healing options for her.
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead unfortunately she won't eat salad's, she doesn't like the "texture of lettuce's, tomatoes etc. That's why I'm leaning towards the teas, tinctures and salves for her🤣❤️
@@tamara-lnlhomestead1441 that's an awesome idea! Maybe make/get her one of each and see which one is most palatable/comfortable for her. Or if she likes them all even better.
IS THERE A RECIPE FOR MAKING IT WITH BEEZWAX?
Are you meaning in salve?
When making the tincture do you use the flowers also?
@@jaclyncovington5152 Great question! I personally harvest mine before they flower so most of the ooomph is in the leaves BUT the flowers are completely edible and it won't hurt the integrity of your tincture. Definitely harvest well before the plant starts to die back for the season though.
Can you share recipe for purslane salve. I have tons in my garden. Going to make capsules but your ideas sound wonderful.
I live on 1.5 acres in town. About half of that is grass, or used to be anyway. The purslane and goat heads (puncture vine) have exploded this year, all around town. The two of them are fighting to take over my grass. *I* don't mind if the purslane grows all over, as I'm hoping it will A) choke out the goat heads and B) be a nice groundcover and edible as well. My question is should I allow it to take over or should I start digging it up now before it DOES take over? Thanks in advance to anybody in the know.
Okay so full disclosure I know virtually nothing about Goats head yet so hopefully someone else will chime in on that one.
However Purslane and I know each other well and I can promise it will take over if given half a chance. Usually it's ground cover "like" that spreads wide and pretty but the purslane starts I planted this year grew UP instead of out , not sure why. The purslane that reseeded itself from last year however is doing what I expected and is filling in every available space it can ON the ground. It's pretty hardy too and comes back every year so I suppose we can't go wrong with a good source of vegan iron!
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead Thank you! I was trying to figure out if it was bad invasive or good invasive. LOL
As for goat heads they are something everyone hates with a passion. I've lived at this place for seven years and for seven summers I've tried to get rid of them. They do...not...die. Well, they do, sort of. But, they come back with a vengeance. If you think stepping on a Lego is bad, step on one of these babies. And the seeds are good for 5, or maybe it's 10, years. It's best to dig them up or burn them, but we live in the desert so I refrain from burning. They are a nightmare. That's why I hope the purslane wins! LOL
@@omarra6781 😂😂😂 your stepping on a Lego analogy tells me everything I need to know about Goats head. Yikes! Maybe the purslane will beat it into submission eventually! ❤️
@@HappyAppleCoreHomestead 😆 I hope the purslane wins! Thanks for your time and the information!
@@omarra6781 you're welcome! If you think of it later on please let me know how it goes!?
Actually, purslane does grow well in containers!
It does okay in deep planters, not little ones and they require regular watering for sure. I've found it most definitely grows huge and prolific right in the ground ❤️ my purslane this year is crazy tall as opposed to this batch here in the video that grew more like a ground cover.
Does it help with ADHD?
That's an amazing question. It definitely is an anti depressant and it's super high in Omega 3 which many studies have shown can prevent ADHD.
I don't have any personal experience treating ADHD with Purslane but in all honesty it's not going to hurt to add it to your diet.
The one thing to take note of is it DOES reduce the effects of caffeine so if you're treating ADHD with caffeine it will reduce this effect.