Amaranth: medicinal properties, recipes and photos

Does an ordinary person know about a plant such as amaranth, medicinal properties, recipes of dishes from it? Of course not. In most cases, this grass is deprived of attention. And in vain! After all, amaranth has recently become very popular all over the world. First of all, due to his unique abilities, he prevents the development of cancer and not only. It turns out that amaranth is useful for problems with the heart, liver, female genital organs and colds. Interesting? Read it!

Amaranth plant: brief description

Another name for the above plant is the scab. The word "amaranth" in Latin is translated as "unfading". This plant has received this name thanks to a long flowering cycle - more than two months.

Amaranth has the following features:

• Perennial or annual plant;
• Maximum height of bushes - up to two meters;
• Has red flowers ;
• Inflorescence large, spicate;
• Fruits - a round box, inside which about 2000 seeds.

Today, more than 15 species of this plant are known, which grows mainly in the Caucasus.

Amaranth - a medicinal plant that is unpretentious and does not require special conditions for growth and care. It does not lend itself to frost and tolerates drought well. This plant is highly prolific: for a year you can collect up to 10 crops.

Brief historical information about the plant

More than 8 thousand years cultivated amaranth medical. The photo of this plant always looks very impressive. Therefore, amaranth was used as a decorative ornament. Studying the culture of the Maya and Aztec tribes , experts came to conclusions: it turns out that these peoples used this plant also in the process of cooking.

The above plant was imported to Russia for the first time at the end of the XV century. At first, it was considered a weed and was not used in cooking.

The spread of this cereal culture was promoted by scientists from the botanical gardens of the Voronezh and Kazan state universities. These experts carefully studied this plant, held conferences and seminars on the use of amaranth in the pharmaceutical and food industries.

Chemical composition of amaranth

This cereal plant is very useful composition. It contains:

• Serotonin;
• Xanthines;
• Bile acids;
• steroids;
• Squalane;
• Choline;
• Vitamins of group B;
• Pantothenic acid;
• Vitamin tocopherol acetate and D.

In alternative medicine, a plant such as amaranth grass is used entirely. The healing properties are in any part of it: leaves, seeds, stem.

For example, plant seeds are also characterized by a fairly healing composition:

• Antioxidant squalene;
• 16% protein;
• Unsaturated fats (about 6%);
• Vitamins E, rutin, D, group B;
• Trace elements: phosphorus, calcium, magnesium;
• pectin;
• gluten.

Amaranth: application

This plant is used in many areas. Interestingly, even in the time of the Aztec tribe, it was used for cooking and as fuel. In our time, amaranth is intensively used in such areas as:

• Cooking - it prepares the first and second dishes, as well as drinks. In addition, seeds of amaranth enrich bakery products, and they are added to baby food.
• Perfumery - the oils of this plant are used for the production of perfume.
• As an element of decor - amaranth is often planted in the suburban areas, because this plant looks quite interesting.
• As a feed for animals. Experts say: if you introduce amaranth in the composition of the feed, then the animals will grow twice as fast.

It should be noted that this plant is widely used in pharmaceuticals for the production of medicinal products. Alternative medicine also does not forget the amaranth: healers recommend recipes for various infusions and lotions from the above-mentioned herb for the therapy of many diseases.

Amaranth: medicinal properties, photo

This plant has the following useful properties:

• Due to the high content of squalene, amaranth is a powerful remedy against malignant tumors;
• Promotes the rapid recovery of the body after a previous chemotherapy;
• Strengthens the immune system;
• Eliminates hormonal imbalance;
• Cleanses the body of toxins and other diseases.

In addition, scientists argue that a new substance, such as amaranthine, contains exactly the grass amaranth. Its therapeutic properties consist in the fact that it promotes the acceleration of the work of the human body.

The above plant is also characterized by its antioxidant properties.

But this is not all the virtues that amaranth has. The seeds of the plant contain a very valuable oil. This product is not cheap and extremely useful. Amaranth oil is a powerful immunostimulating, bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and antitumor agent.

Thanks to the above product, the amaranth is extremely curative. The healing properties of the oil of this plant are the following effects on the body:

• Normalization of the functioning of the human reproductive system;
• Cell regeneration and rejuvenating effect;
• Improvement of skin condition, increase of its elasticity and elasticity;
• Active weight loss in obesity symptoms;
• Prevention of cancer, heart disease and its system;
• Strengthening immunity.

Hemostatic capacity is another unique property of a plant such as amaranth. Also, thanks to vitamin P (rutin), it strengthens the walls of the capillaries, makes vessels less clear, cleans them of cholesterol.

Indications for the use of plants

Experts recommend using amaranth for symptoms of the following diseases:

• oncology;
• atherosclerosis;
• adenoma;
• hemorrhoids;
• Beriberi (especially lack of vitamin P);
• obesity;
• hypertension;
• Radiation injuries;
• Skin diseases (eczema, diathesis, rash, allergy);
• Cold, flu;
• Problems with the heart and its system;
• Disorders of the nervous system;
• Hormonal imbalance;
• hepatitis;
• Female diseases (erosion, ovarian cysts, colpitis, inflammation of the appendages, endometriosis).

Traditional medicine and amaranth

Wizards for the therapy of multiple diseases actively use infusions, lotions and baths based on the above plant. For this, in most cases, use a dry amaranth. The healing properties (recipes of folk remedies from the plant well reveal them, in contrast to preparations of official medicine) contribute to a positive result already in the first week of such therapy.

Amaranth infusion is prepared as follows: 15 grams of a mixture of dry raw materials (stalk, inflorescence, roots, plant seeds) is poured into a glass of boiling water, and then kept on light fire or a water bath for about 15 minutes. Since the taste of this medicine is somewhat astringent and sweet, experts of traditional medicine advise adding to this infusion lemon juice or a spoonful of honey. This means healers are advised to use during the crescent 50 ml each day. After taking this medicine, you can eat 15-20 minutes.

The amaranth bath for the treatment of skin diseases is prepared as follows: approximately 350 g of dry plant are steamed with two liters of boiling water. Give to brew, and then pour into the bath this remedy, adding a little water. This procedure should be done for 20 minutes a day.

The medicinal product based on amaranth from gastritis and pain in the liver is prepared as follows: the juice of a fresh plant is mixed with cream in a ratio of 1: 1. After eating, you should take a tablespoon of this medicine, but no more than three times a day.

The pain in the stomach perfectly removes the infusion from the fresh leaves of the plant. To do this, you need to pour a tablespoon of amaranth with a cup of boiling water, to insist for up to 40 minutes. A quarter cup of this infusion is mixed with a dessert spoon of honey and taken 3 times a day.

Amaranth: medicinal properties, recipes of dishes in which they are manifested

Alternative medicine for good health and prevention of cardiovascular and oncological diseases advises eating foods enriched by the above plant. The Japanese, for example, necessarily include this herb in their diet and compare its nutritional value with squid (greens) and milk (grains).

Chinese medicine actively uses anti-aging amaranth. The healing properties (recipes of dishes help them to maximize) are well revealed when using not just plant-based preparations, namely when it is used in cooking.

For example, you can make porridge from an amaranth. It is prepared from the seeds of a plant, a glass of which is cooked in three glasses of water for about 45 minutes, while carefully mixing them. In the ready-made cereal, if desired, you can add fruit or nuts.

It should be noted that flour seeds of amaranth are often used for baking bread. They perfectly enrich this product, give it a special taste.

How to prepare an amaranth?

This plant is harvested only at the end of summer. After all, only then does the flowering period of the amaranth fully end, and it ripens. But there are sorts that need to be harvested in winter.

This process occurs manually at home and with the help of a combine, if the harvesting of the plant occurs on an industrial scale.

Stems and flowers of amaranth can be stewed, sour or frozen.

It should be noted that the plant does not lose its properties in the freezer and can be stored for more than one year.

Contraindications to the use of plants

Alternative medicine does not recommend the use of amaranth for people with the following diseases:

• Severe form of digestive system diseases;
• urolithiasis disease;
• Individual intolerance of the substance.

In addition, amaranth is allowed to be given to children. The plant, whose medicinal properties are very good for this category of patients, are added to the products of baby food.

Patients suffering from pancreatitis and cholecystitis should receive a consultation from an experienced specialist before taking amaranth.

Amaranth is a unique plant that perfectly copes with especially severe ailments, especially with cancer diseases. But before proceeding to treatment with the help of the shin, it is necessary to discuss this issue with the doctor.