Jiancai
Also known as green amaranth, red amaranth, wild amaranth, rice amaranth, and human upland amaranth.
Meridian distribution of nature and flavor, cool in nature, slightly sweet in taste; enters the lung and large intestine meridians.
Effects: Clearing away heat and promoting dampness, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, and stopping dysentery. It is mainly used to treat red and white dysentery, constipation, red eyes, sore throat, epistaxis and other symptoms.
Nutritional content: Each 100 grams contains 90.1 grams of water, 1.8 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat, 5.4 grams of carbohydrates, 0.8 grams of crude fiber, 1.6 grams of ash, 1.95 mg of carotene, and vitamins Horse 0.04 mg, vitamin horse 0.16 mg, niacin 1.1 mg, vitamin C 28 mg, calcium 180 mg, phosphorus 46 mg, iron 3.4 mg, potassium 577 mg, sodium 23 mg, magnesium 87.7 mg, chlorine 160 mg.
Amaranth is rich in calcium that is easily absorbed by the body, which can promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity, and prevent muscle spasms (cramps). It is rich in iron, calcium and vitamin K, which can promote blood coagulation, increase hemoglobin content and oxygen-carrying capacity, and promote hematopoiesis. Amaranth is also the protagonist on the weight loss table. Regular consumption can help lose weight, promote detoxification, and prevent constipation.