Surprisingly, portulaca flowers can treat sore throats and minor burns.

There are quite a few medicinal uses for portulaca flowers. You can absolutely use this flower to treat burns and sore throats.

Here are some suggested remedies using portulaca flowers.

Treating burns with portulaca flowers:When you get burned, immediately pick a handful of the entire plant, including leaves and flowers of the Portulaca oleracea plant. Wash them thoroughly, then crush or mash them to extract the juice, and apply it to the burn. While applying, remember to turn the crushed leaves and flowers frequently to keep the burn cool. You should also replace the handful of leaves with fresh ones until the burning sensation subsides.

If you choose to treat burns with purslane, minor, superficial burns will dry out, not blister, sting, and will heal quickly with new skin forming. However, deep burns should be treated at a medical facility.

Portulaca flowers can treat sore throats:According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, portulaca flowers have a sour taste and neutral properties, promoting blood circulation, relieving sore throat pain, and reducing inflammation and swelling. All parts of the plant are used to make medicine, and are effective for cases of sore throat and persistent dry cough.

The method for making this remedy for sore throat is very simple. You just need to take 100g of Portulaca oleracea flowers and 10g of Polygonum multiflorum leaves, wash them thoroughly, put them in a bowl or small mortar and pestle and grind them until finely crushed. Add 100ml of boiling water and mix well, then strain the liquid and store it in a cool, dry place.

Gargle with this mixture 2-3 times a day; your sore throat will be completely cured after 3-5 days.

According to Kienthuc.net