Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Purslane
The Herbs

(Portulaca oleracea, P. saliva) P Ks

Folk Names: Garden Purslane, Golden Purslane, Pigweed

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Powers: Sleep, Love, Luck, Protection, Happiness

Magical Uses: If purslane is laid on the bed no nightmares will disturb its occupants during the night. Carried, purslane draws love and luck and also keeps evil afar. Soldiers carried purslane to protect themselves in battle. Purslane sprinkled around the home spreads happiness throughout.