Frankly, it does nothing to make super-edible wild weeds show up year-round in common places, as familiarity breeds contempt. Perhaps if they are rare and can only be found in unlikely places, man could make his way to savor and see their intrinsic value. Such is the contradiction in humans, although you can never keep a good plant forever.
Purslane plant
The fact that a chef sought out wild purslane to treat a friend’s itchy skin got me really excited about the herb. By sprouting from the cracks in the sidewalk, it can trick you into writing it off as one of the free products when, in reality, it’s an herb worth eating.
When news of the chef’s friend’s speed of recovery reached me, I knew there was a herbal remedy at hand. I went out looking for purslane, hoping to get a good photo too.
To my surprise, the purslanes that I came across have larger leaves than the ones the chef grabbed. Also, I have found plots of purslane with the smallest leaves, right in front of the house. This made me realize that not all purslane herbs are the same; in fact, there are several varieties that are waiting for you to choose them for use.
Above all, I learn that Mother Nature’s abundance of edible wild plants is for everyone. However, it is beyond expectations when research shows that purslane has more heart-healthy omega-3 fats than any other edible plant. What an easy way to load up on omega-3s! This is music to my ears.
Another advantage is that it has more cancer-inhibiting antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable proven. Not to be outdone by other herbs, it is a rich source of vitamins A and C. So watch your steps and don’t walk all over the humble purslane!
Peperomia plant
Then there was a small weed with glossy dark green leaves that appeared unfailingly in the pots: the peperomia plant. With the intention of ridding the soil of nutrient thieves, I did not, from the beginning, plumb its medicinal potential. If I had inked the slightest bit that could make a delicious green salad, I would have harvested enough for the day.
However, I was hesitant to uproot such pretty plants. More importantly, it is surprising that the leaves have antibacterial and antifungal properties and can treat all kinds of pain: headache, stomach ache, and rheumatism.
Sedge grass
While purslane likes to spread all over the place, the slender stems of the peperomia plant allow it to flex and bend toward the sun, but the third plant in this article, whitewater sedge grass stands upright with a small white ball on the head. .
On a whim, I can pluck the masses of lalang from the ground, but never the sedge grass; I will hold my hands out of reverence for the simple elegance of this little grass plant.
This herbal herb contains many antioxidants with many healing properties. Nutrition-wise, the whole plant can be boiled to make a refreshing drink that can ease foot pain. However, it is considered that the full potential of the whitewater sedge has not yet been exploited.
