Purslane, native to India, has thick, fleshy stalks and leaves and is classed as a succulent.

It is a key element in the Cretan diet, well-known for its various benefits and its influence on longevity.

It was listed by Dioskorides in the first Greek pharmacopoeia for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. It is now used in cosmetology. Formulated in men's skin care products, it helps fight razor burn, soothe irritations and redness.