The efficacy and function of spiny amaranth

Since Chinese medicine has fewer side effects, more and more people now want to use Chinese medicine to regulate their bodies. Here I would like to introduce to you a medicinal herb, Amaranthus spinulosa, hoping it will be helpful to you.

[Other names] Amaranth, wild amaranth, wild thorn amaranth, false amaranth, sow thorn, white thorn amaranth

[Source] Amaranthus spinosus L., a plant of the genus Amaranth in the family Amaranthaceae, is used as medicine either as a whole plant or as a root, stem or leaf . Dig up in summer and autumn, dry them separately and set aside.

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, light, and cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and dampness, detoxifies and reduces swelling, cools blood and stops bleeding. Used for dysentery, enteritis, bleeding gastric and duodenal ulcers, hemorrhoids and bloody stools; used externally to treat snake bites, skin eczema, furuncles and abscesses.

[Usage and Dosage] 1-2 liang; for external use, mash the fresh product and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above is an introduction to the effects and functions of Amaranthus spinulosa. If you want to eat Amaranthus spinulosa, it is best to consult a Chinese medicine doctor. I hope this helps you all.