Biological components
It has been determined that every 100 grams of edible wild amaranth contains 80 grams of water, 5.5 grams of protein, 0.6 grams of fat, 8 grams of carbohydrates, 1.6 grams of dietary fiber and carrots Vitamins B1, B2, C, K and trace elements potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, copper, selenium, zinc, etc.
Effects
1. Meridian tropism of nature and flavor
Wild amaranth is cool in nature, sweet in taste, slightly bitter; it returns to the heart and stomach meridians.
2. Medical Classics
"Edible Materia Medica": "Detoxifies and reduces swelling, clears the liver and improves eyesight, disperses wind and relieves itching, cools blood and stops bleeding, kills insects and heals injuries."
3. TCM syndrome differentiation
Wild amaranth has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting dampness, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, detoxifying and reducing swelling. Oral use is beneficial for dysentery, enteritis, sore throat, leucorrhea, gallstones, gastric ulcer bleeding, blood in the stool, scrofula, goiter, snake bites, etc.; external use is beneficial for the treatment of carbuncle, ulcers, red eyes, mastitis, hemorrhoids, skin eczema, etc. .
4. Modern research
Wild amaranth contains a variety of vitamins and carotene, which can enhance the body's immune function and improve its anti-cancer effect. Containing more calcium, it can promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal myocardial activity, and prevent muscle spasms. Contains vitamin K, iron, calcium and other minerals, which can promote blood coagulation, increase hemoglobin content, improve oxygen-carrying capacity, promote hematopoiesis, and is rich in dietary fiber, which can promote detoxification and prevent constipation.
Consumption precautions and contraindications
(1) People with weak spleen and stomach should eat wild amaranth with caution.
(2) Women should not eat wild amaranth during menstruation and pregnancy.
(3) Do not eat too much wild amaranth, as eating too much will cause diarrhea.
(4) Wild amaranth contains a lot of porphyrins that are allergic to sunlight. After the human body absorbs them and is exposed to sunlight, it can cause edema and itching all over the body.