The efficacy and function of Amaranthus hollowi

I don’t know if you are familiar with Amaranthus hollowus and whether you understand its effects and functions. Let’s analyze in detail the value and eating methods of Amaranthus hollowus.

[Other names] Hollow water spinach, water water spinach (Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine).

[Source] It is the root or stem and leaf of the Amaranthaceae plant Alternanthera philoxeroides . It can be harvested throughout the year and is mostly used fresh.

[Original form] Alternanthera philoxeroides, also known as water peanut, crab chrysanthemum, and drought-loving Alternanthera philoxeroides.

[Habitat distribution] Growing in fields, wastelands, ponds, ditches, etc. Distributed in Beijing, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Hunan, Hubei and other places.

【Chemical composition】 Contains 6-methoxyluteolin 7α-L-rhamnoside.

[Pharmacological action] It has antibacterial effect in in vitro tests (meningococcus, diphtheria bacteria and Staphylococcus aureus); its injection also has certain antiviral effect (Asian influenza A virus 70-5 strain, Japanese encephalitis virus, rabies virus). The toxicity is very low. When injected intravenously into mice, the median lethality is 455.4 g/kg.

[Properties and flavors] "Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine": "Roots: bitter, cold; stems and leaves: slightly sweet, cold."

【Functions and indications】 Clears heat, cools blood, promotes diuresis and detoxifies. Treat measles, Japanese encephalitis, hemoptysis due to tuberculosis, stranguria, herpes zoster, furuncles, and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2-4 liang; or mash into juice. For external use: mash and apply or mash and apply juice.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating cough with blood due to pulmonary tuberculosis: 4 liang of fresh Amaranthus hollowus whole herb, 5 qian of crystal sugar. Stew in water and drink.

【Clinical application】 ①Treatment of measles

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Fujian Chinese Herbal Medicine"

Everyone should know about the medicinal value of Amaranthus hollowus. You can be more targeted when consuming it in your daily life. More reasonable use of medicine can better treat some common diseases.