The efficacy and function of Amaranthus root

The efficacy and function of Amaranthus root

Traditional Chinese medicine is very helpful in treating certain diseases, so you can feel free when choosing herbs. Amaranthus root is a medicinal material that is not unfamiliar to us. Do you know its effects and functions? Let's take a look.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Amaranthus chinensis, a plant of the Amaranthaceae family.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 30-50cm high. The roots are slender. The stem is ascending or erect, obtusely quadrangular, branched, with gray long soft hairs, reddish nodes, and adventitious roots at several nodes at the base. Leaves are opposite; petioles are 1-7mm long and pubescent; leaf blades are rhombic-obovate or rhombic-oblong, 1.5-6cm long, 6-30mm wide, with obtuse and slightly convex tips, suddenly tapering below the middle, rounded base, green above, reddish when young, pale below, pubescent on both sides, and ciliate. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : The fruit is spherical, about 0.5mm in diameter, glabrous and green; the tepals and bracts of the sterile flowers are yellow, about 1.5mm long, slightly extended after flowering, hooked at the apex, and with long soft hairs at the base. The seeds are ovate-oblong, very small, brown and shiny. Flowering and fruiting period is from June to November.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown in hillside bushes or beside small rivers.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; Cool

【Functions and indications】Clears the intestines and removes dampness. Main dysentery

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

I believe that friends who were not very clear about Amaranthus root at the beginning should now have mastered the relevant knowledge about Amaranthus root. I hope this article can be helpful to you.

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