The efficacy and function of Amaranthus

In our lives, Amaranthus tricolor has attracted our attention because of its extremely high medicinal value. Now let’s take a closer look at what Amaranthus chinensis is.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the whole herb of Amaranthus oleifera, a plant of the Amaranthaceae family.

[Original form] Erect or spreading herbs, about 35m high. Stems adnately white and villous. Simple leaves are opposite; petiole is short or absent; leaf blade is oblong to nearly spatulate, 3-5cm long, 1-1.5m wide, with acute or obtuse apex, gradually narrowed base, and densely or sparsely pubescent on the back. The inflorescence is terminal, silvery white, initially spherical, then oblong, about 2 meters long; there is no peduncle; the bracts are broadly triangular, the bracteoles are white; the ridges are extremely narrow; the outside of the sepals is covered with white long hairs, the outer two pieces are brittle leathery after flowering, and the inner ones are thin leathery; the tip of the stamen tube is 5-lobed with a notch; the style is extremely short, and the stigma is 2-lobed. The fruit is pear-shaped and the pericarp is membranous. Flowering and fruiting period is from February to June.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in roadside grasslands.

[Chemical composition] All parts of the whole plant contain saponins, steroids, amino acids and non-reducing sugars. The leaves, inflorescences and stems contain phenols and flavonoids. The stems contain betacyanin. The flowers contain reducing sugars. The roots contain ketose.

[Pharmacological action] The whole plant extract of this product has a stimulating effect on the autonomic nervous system of rats, and the root extract has a certain antibacterial effect.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; Cool

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and removes dampness. Main dysentery

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 30-60g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

From the above we can see that the Chinese medicine Amaranthus has very high medicinal value, so we can consider using Amaranthus in our lives.