It has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxification, stopping bleeding and opening up the bloodstream.

The main treatment for acute, subacute dermatitis and enteritis, bacterial dysentery, healing sores and swollen poisons, insect bites, eczema, appendicitis, hookworm disease, zoster and functional uterine bleeding.

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Marthamus scientific name Amaranthus

Nutrition

Marthamus is rich in dihydroxyethylamine, malic acid, glucose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin E, carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C and other nutrients. Amaranth has an outstanding feature in nutrition, its omega-3 fatty acid content is higher than that of human and plants. omega-3 fatty acid can inhibit the absorption of bile solid acid in human body, reduce the concentration of blood cholesterol, and improve the elasticity of blood vessel wall, which is very favorable for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

Eating

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.

Reference Links: Baidu Encyclopedia - Amaranth