The scientific name of the wild vegetable Xitiangu is amaranth

Amaranth roots are edible. The leaves, seeds and roots of amaranth are edible and are cool in nature and sweet in taste.

The iron content in amaranth is 1 times that of spinach, and the calcium content is 3 times that of spinach. It is the highest among fresh vegetables. More importantly, amaranth does not contain oxalic acid, and the calcium and iron contained in it are easily absorbed and utilized after entering the human body. Therefore, amaranth can promote the growth and development of children and has certain therapeutic value for the healing of fractures.

Extended information:

The efficacy and role of amaranth root in the treatment of urethritis: You can use 50 grams of amaranth root and 50 grams of fresh plantain, decoction in water and take. It can also be used for cervicitis.

Effects and functions of amaranth root: coldness in the vagina: Take appropriate amount of amaranth root, mash it and take it.

Effects and functions of amaranth root for blood in the stool: Cut and chop the wild amaranth from the root upward to the point without branches and leaves (about 25 cm long) (about three pounds). Then add about half a kilogram of amaranth roots to three kilograms of water and boil, leaving about a kilogram of soup, then drink it.

Effects and functions of amaranth root for bruises: Dry amaranth root in the sun, burn to preserve it, grind into powder, mix well with white wine, and apply externally to the affected area.

The efficacy and role of amaranth root in the treatment of acute enteritis: 100 grams of amaranth root can be taken decoction in water, three times a day.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Amaranth