What are the effects and functions of amaranth?

Amaranthus is more common in the south. It is a home-cooked dish and a delicacy on the table. It is not only delicious, but also has great benefits, so it should be eaten often. So what are the benefits of amaranth?

1. Clear away heat and detoxify

Atractylodes is sweet in taste and cool in nature. It is good at clearing away heat and dampness, clearing the liver and detoxifying, cooling blood and dispersing blood stasis. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on red eye dysentery caused by damp heat, red and painful eyes caused by liver fire, and red and swollen throat.

2. Promote growth and development

Amaranthus has a high protein content and its leaves contain high concentrations of lysine, which can make up for the deficiencies in the amino acid composition of grains. It also contains nutrients such as calcium and zinc that are easily absorbed by the body. Zinc, calcium and lysine have a synergistic effect, which can promote the growth of teeth and bones, maintain normal heart activity, and prevent muscle spasms (cramps). Therefore, amaranth has a good effect on promoting the growth and development of infants and adolescents, and also plays a good role in preventing and treating children's growth and development problems, rickets and osteoporosis in the elderly. It has a certain therapeutic value for the healing of fractures.

3. Improve eyesight

Amaranthus contains considerable carotene, which plays an important role in maintaining vision. The ancient Chinese people's experience of the eye-improving effect of Amaranthus has been strongly proved.

4. Lose weight and improve bowel movement

Amaranthus is also the protagonist on the weight loss table. Eating it regularly can help you lose weight, promote detoxification and prevent constipation.

5. Blood coagulation and blood replenishment

Amaranthus contains abundant protein, iron, calcium and vitamin K, which can promote blood coagulation, increase hemoglobin content and oxygen carrying capacity, and promote hematopoiesis. It is a good vegetable for dietary therapy for people with anemia and blood loss, pregnant women and parturients, fracture patients, and those undergoing surgery. People regard amaranth as a good vegetable for blood supplementation and it is known as the "blood supplement vegetable".