Amaranth root is also known as the ground tendon, is the root of the plant amaranth, in our country are cultivated, rich in minerals, calcium, iron, phosphorus, vitamins and other nutrients, has a heat detoxification, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
The efficacy and role of amaranth root
1, the protection of blood vessels
The nutritional value of amaranth root is very rich, which is rich in vitamins, anthocyanins and other components for the protection of cardiovascular prevention of atherosclerosis have a role in the three high people can also eat.
2, the brain
Amaranth root in the folic acid content is very high, people appropriate intake of folic acid, then, has a brain, the prevention of dementia role.
3, calcium
Amaranth root in the calcium content is very high, per 100g of calcium 178mg, is spinach three times, so the effect of calcium is also very good.
4, heat and dampness
Amaranth root is the most important feature of the medicine is to clear heat and dampness, especially in the summer weather is hot, many people have no appetite, then it is the most suitable for the consumption of amaranth root.
Amaranth root eating method
Amaranth root can be eaten, in its still tender, can be eaten together with the root, pay attention to before eating must be clean, eat is slightly sweet, taste a little like spinach.
Amaranth root contraindications
Amaranth root of this food is cold in nature, Yang deficiency, chronic diarrhea can not be eaten, if consumed in excess, it will cause indigestion, gastrointestinal discomfort and so on, so you can not eat.