1, there are clearing heat and detoxification, eliminating dampness and stopping the efficacy of the band, applicable to the damp-heat injection, the band under the yellow color, sticky smell, short yellow urine, thirst and bitterness, red tongue, yellow fur, slippery pulse, can also be used for damp-heat diarrhea, dysentery and so on.

2, can be deworming effect, applicable to pediatric hookworm disease.

3, have clear heat and detoxification, stop diarrhea and dysentery, in addition to intestinal scum, beneficial to the deficiency of efficacy, suitable for the treatment of chronic dysentery.

4, blood dispersal and swelling, stopping bleeding and cooling effect, suitable for postpartum uterine bleeding, blood in stool, mastitis and other diseases.

The contraindication of amaranth

1, abdominal cold caused by diarrhea, if it is simply cold caused by general diarrhea do not eat by mistake.

2, pregnant women should be prohibited from eating amaranth. Amaranth is slippery and has the effect of abortion.

3, if you are taking traditional Chinese medicine, the prescription has turtle shells, be aware that amaranth and turtle shells are incompatible, do not take the same.

Expanded Information:

1, nutritional value

Maranthine is rich in dihydroxyethylamine, malic acid, glucose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin E, carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C and other nutrients. Amaranth has a nutritional standout in that it has higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids than both humans and plants.

Omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit the body's absorption of bile solid acid, reduce blood cholesterol concentration, improve the elasticity of blood vessel walls, which is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

2, food value

Amaranth can be eaten raw or cooked, and the soft stems can be cooked like spinach. But don't use too much if you're not used to its strong flavor.

The leaves at the top of the amaranth stems are soft enough to be cooked like dulse and can be used in soups or for salsas, mayonnaise and stews. Amaranth is made with grated turnips or mashed potatoes, and can also be cooked with onions or tomatoes, and its stems and leaves can be eaten pickled in vinegar.

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