Amaranth

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.