The uses and effects of Amaranth

Amaranth is grown in all provinces of China and is a well-known wild vegetable. It is an annual herb, a fleshy herb, and also a medicinal name. It is called "Anlecai" in Nanjing. Small yellow flowers bloom at the top of the plant. In summer and autumn, you can take the fleshy stems of Amaranth, wash them, and gently filter the juice to make a cold dish. It is one of the favorite home-cooked dishes of many families. Everyone must want to know the uses and functions of this fresh and delicious delicacy. Let us introduce the uses and functions of Amaranth.

The uses and effects of Amaranth

1. Medicinal value of Amaranthus

Amaranth is not only edible, but also has high medicinal value, because it is rich in a variety of amino acids and alkaloids needed by the human body. The whole plant of Amaranth can be used as medicine. It can treat eczema and leucorrhea. Amaranth has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and stopping bleeding. It is suitable for internal and external use, non-toxic, cold in nature, and spicy in taste.

2. Pharmacological effects of Amaranthus

The pharmacological effects of Amaranthus oleraceus have been recorded in many medical works in my country, such as "Compendium of Materia Medica" and "Tang Materia Medica". The purslane alcohol contained in Amaranthus oleraceus plants has an inhibitory effect on a variety of bacteria and fungi, such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Amaranthus oleraceus is rich in vitamin A, which is very helpful for the healing of wounds and ulcers.

3. Edible value of Amaranth

Amaranth is a fresh green vegetable with a fresh and tender taste. It can be used in various dietary recipes. Season the shredded chicken, wash the amaranth and stir-fry it in a pan, add chopped green onion and ginger, and season with cooking wine. Finally, serve. It has the effect of strengthening the spleen and stomach. People with spleen deficiency can eat more of this dish.