The Efficacy and Functions of Spiny Amaranth
Disease description:
Recently, I've been suffering from diarrhea frequently and feeling very uncomfortable. Medication helps relieve it. I heard that eating Amaranthus spinosus (spiny amaranth) might be effective, so I'd like to ask: what are the health benefits and effects of Amaranthus spinosus?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Spiny amaranth, as a medicinal plant, is cool in nature and sweet in taste, possessing multiple therapeutic effects such as clearing heat and detoxifying the body, cooling the blood to stop bleeding, and reducing swelling by eliminating toxins. Clinically, spiny amaranth can be used to treat conditions such as gastrointestinal and duodenal ulcer bleeding and hemorrhoidal bleeding, and it may also assist in managing hematuria. Additionally, it is effective in treating snakebites, skin eczema, sores, abscesses, and other conditions involving toxicity and swelling. Spiny amaranth can be taken internally as a decoction or applied externally in mashed form. However, due to its cool nature, prolonged or excessive consumption may burden the spleen and stomach, potentially causing abdominal pain and diarrhea. When using spiny amaranth, it is important to consult a qualified physician and use it appropriately according to individual constitution and medical condition, avoiding self-administration or misuse. Furthermore, special populations such as pregnant and breastfeeding women should use it cautiously to prevent adverse reactions.
