Amaranth is pronounced xiàn cài

Expansion: amaranth, belongs to the genus Amaranthus in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to China, India and Southeast Asia, and is a widely cultivated leafy vegetable crop. Amaranth stems are stout, green or red, often branched; leaf blades are ovate, rhombic-ovate, or lanceolate, green or often red, purple, yellow, or partly green mixed with other colors; flower clusters are globose, with male and female flowers mixed, and utricles ovate-square.

Amaranth is rich in nutrients, rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, etc., which helps to enhance the body's immunity, promote metabolism, prevention of disease and other effects. Amaranth's flavor is refreshing and delicious, and it can be used to cook soup, stir-fry vegetables, make rolls and other cooking methods. In Chinese medicine, amaranth also has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, nourishing yin and moistening dryness, which is especially suitable for summer consumption. In addition, amaranth also has good medicinal value, can treat anemia, breast swelling and pain and other symptoms.