Histamine Tracker
Purslane
Purslane is a fresh edible plant with no known histamine content or histamine-raising effects.
Purslane is a succulent leafy green eaten fresh in salads and Mediterranean dishes, and it doesn't raise histamine concerns.
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Always eaten fresh — purslane is consumed in its fresh, unfermented state, which means there's no opportunity for histamine to develop through aging or bacterial action
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Rich in omega-3s — interestingly, purslane is one of the few plants with notable omega-3 content, and there's no indication this contributes to histamine issues
Fresh purslane is generally considered a safe, nutritious green to include freely.
Track your reactions to purslane in Histamine Tracker. Log meals and symptoms to spot the patterns that matter for your body.
For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personal guidance.
References
- SIGHI Food Compatibility List — SIGHI (2026)
- Histamine and histamine intolerance — Maintz & Novak (2007)
- Histamine Intolerance: The Current State of the Art — Comas-Basté et al. (2020)
- Low-Histamine Diets: Is the Exclusion of Foods Justified by Their Histamine Content? — Sánchez-Pérez et al. (2021)
- Histamine Intolerance: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Beyond — Jochum (2024)
- Guideline on management of suspected adverse reactions to ingested histamine — Reese et al. (2021)