What are the effects and functions of Malantou?

Amaranth, also known as Amaranth head, is a herbaceous plant. It is mainly produced in spring and summer. The tender stems can be picked, washed and eaten fresh. In summer and autumn, the whole herb can be harvested, washed and used fresh or dried. Both the whole plant and the root of Amaranthus can be used as medicine. At the same time, the stems and leaves of Amaranthus can also be eaten as nutritious and health-care vegetables. So what are the specific effects and functions of Amaranthus? Next let’s take a closer look.

The efficacy of Malan Tou Fu Fang

1. Prevention of influenza: 3 qian of Amaranthus, 4 qian of Ardisia japonica, 5 qian each of Isatis chinensis root, Gardenia jasminoides root and Thunbergia ternata. Decoct in water and take 1-2 times a day. The above medicine is one day's dose for adults. For most people, the dosage can be increased according to the number of people. Take it for 3-5 days during the epidemic period.

2. Mumps: 2 liang of Malan root (3 liang of fresh product), decocted in water and taken in 3 doses, 1 dose per day.

3. Acute infectious hepatitis: Grind 1 jin each of Amaranthus, Coptis chinensis, Imperata cylindrica and Artemisia capillaris into powder, make into pills with refined honey, each pill weighs 5 grams. Take 5 pills 3 times a day. Children may take a reduced dose.

4. Bleeding from trauma: Take appropriate amount of fresh Amaranth, mash it and apply it locally.

5. Gastric and duodenal ulcers: Add 1 liang of dried Amaranthus whole herb to 300 ml of water, boil until 100 ml remains, take once a day. A course of treatment is 20 days.

6. To treat vomiting blood: 4 liang of fresh Imperata root (white and tender without the core), 4 liang of Amaranthus (with the roots), 4 liang of Hunan lotus seeds, and 4 liang of red dates. First, wash the Imperata root and Amaranthus, put them into the pot and boil them two or three times, filter out the residue, then add the Xianglian and red dates into the pot and simmer over low heat. Take one or two grams of it before going to bed at night.

7. Treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis: 4 grams of lotus root. Stewed pig heart and lungs.

8. To treat heat dysentery in children: 2 qian of fish and mackerel string, 3 qian of cranesbill, 3 qian of verbena, 2 qian of akebia, 2 qian of perilla, and 2 qian of iron lantern grass. Take it in decoction.

9. Treatment of gastric ulcer and conjunctivitis: 2 liang of fresh Amaranth root. Decoction in water.

10. To treat sore throat and tight mouth: Mash the root or leaves of Malan, add a little rice vinegar, drip into the nostrils, or pour it down the throat to remove phlegm and relieve the symptoms.

11. To treat mastitis: mash the leaves of the Chinese mackerel and apply them to the affected area.

12. Retrograde menstruation in women: 30-60 grams of Amaranthus whole herb, decocted in water and add a little rice wine to drink.

13. Used for diabetes, nausea, stomach heat, vomiting, blood in the stool, dysuria, metrorrhagia, hemorrhoids, nephritis, etc.: remove impurities from the water spinach, wash it clean, blanch it in boiling water, pick it out and cool it with cold water, drain the water, mix it with cooked rabbit shreds, green onion shreds, MSG, white soy sauce, refined salt, and sesame oil, and eat it. It has the functions of replenishing qi, detoxifying, cooling blood, and reducing swelling.

Through the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Amaranthus. I believe that some people already have a certain understanding of the effects and functions of Amaranthus. We can see the above effects of Amaranthus for some common diseases. When these symptoms appear in your daily life, you might as well try the above methods for auxiliary treatment. But at the same time, it is also important to note that if a serious illness has occurred, you need to go to the hospital for treatment in time.