Amaranth
Latin Name: amaranthus retroflexus, amaranthus hypocondriacus
Alternative Name: lady bleeding, love-lies-bleeding
Forms Available: leaf, seed

Amaranth - amaranthus retroflexus, amaranthus hypocondriacus - This is an annual plant. The leaves and seed can both be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are a source of iron and vitamins A and C. Amaranth leaves are astringent and a tea made from these leaves is used to alleviate internal bleeding, excessive menstruation and diarrhoea.

Aromatherapy & Health Uses: Amaranth leaves are astringent and a tea made from these leaves is used to alleviate internal bleeding, excessive menstruation and diarrhoea.

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