IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS READ THE ENTIRE LABEL TO MAKE SURE THE MEDICINAL HERBAL PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN SOMETHING THAT YOU MAY BE ALLERGIC TO AND WON’T MIX WELL WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS YOU’RE TAKING.
Little known facts
The plant, amaranth or pigweed is a cosmopolitan genus herbs of about 60 recognized species. Amaranth is plant many people dismiss as a weed, but there’s too many great things that can be done with this ‘weed’ to ignore.
Amaranth is a Greek word that means unfading.
The Native American plant was once harvested for survival food by such North American and Central American cultures as the Aztec and Meztec Indians.
It’s been used to treat menstruation, giving it the folk name, “love lies bleeding”.
It’s also been used to treat diarrhea and dysentery. I’m sure that’s just what you wanted to hear.
Amaranth is a seed that contains a great supply of nutrients. This makes Amaranth an excellent food source.
Amaranth is a vegetable to some, a grain to other, a red dye to the Hopi Indians, and an herbal medicine to others.
You can actually get popcorn made from this seed. It is commonly seasoned with honey, and supposely very tasty.
Amaranth’s high concentration of protein is making this herb popular again in America.
The herb has a high quantity of the amino acid, L-Lysine. I know this doesn’t seem like a big deal but in the plant world, it is.
Amaranth leaves are eaten in place of spinach as a pot herb in places like France.
True effects
The L-Lysine in Amaranth can be an excellent treatment for Herpes. Supposedly, statistics show that 70% of all US citizens has had some form of Herpes; such as, Simplex I and Simplex II. I don’t know for sure, but I don’t think I’ve ever had it. Those statistics may be a little off. However, I greatly encourage anyone who does have Herpes take this magic treatment. Herpes can greatly weaken one’s immune system. Having some L-Lysine your diet will boost your immune system.
Amaranth can replace most grains to produce any number of food; such as, breads and desserts. You can never go hungry if you have a rich supply of the Amaranth seed.
This herb can help control the spread of Candida Albicans.
Disorders, irritations, ailments and bodily systems treated by Amaranth
Spitting up blood
Canker sores – Canker sores or aphthous ulcers are a type of mouth ulcers that can commonly be found under the lip. It may look like a zit, it may feel like a zit, but it’s no zit. Stress, fatigue, injuries from biting are all causes of canker sores.
Convalescence (as nutritive)
Diarrhea – Do we have to describe this ailment? Okay, if we must, we must. Diarrhea is the softening and liquifying of bowel movements.
Dysentery – A nasty disease that has plague mankind for ages in which the victim’s stool is watery and contains blood and mucus. Believe me, this was not much fun to research.
Gastroenteritis – Simply put, gastroenteritis is an inflammation of mucus membranes your guts.
Gums (bleeding)
Hemorrhage – Bleeding externally or internally, depending on the severity of the damage. You could bleed anywhere from 15% to 40% of your blood volume, and it’s still hemorrhaging. Be careful that you don’t drive anywhere if you’re bleeding too much.
Herpes – Also known as herpes simplex or even the Herpes simplex virus (HSV), this nasty disease can pop up on your genitals, your lips, just about anywhere on your body. You’ll find fluid-filled blisters and sores on your skin. You’ll experience prodromal systems just before the virus strikes and then, it’ll become blatantly obvious that you’ve got herpes. It begins with irritation of the skin, and itching in the infected areas. Just hope you never catch it.
Kidneys – Kidneys are the bean-shaped organs used to regulate acid-based concentrations and water balances in the tissues. But this significant organ can be host to any number of diseases or disorders.
Menstruation – A blood discharge from the uterus that usually occurs every 4 weeks and lasts from 3 to 5 days in women. In typical menstruation cycles, this process is preceded by ovulation.
Amaranth will treat for excessive menstruation.
Nosebleeds
Spleen – This vascular organ that sits over your stomach and under a lung specializes in filtering blood. But every so often, your spleen can be host to any number of deficiencies and diseases; for instance, sago is a condition in which the spleen contains amyloid deposits.
Stomach troubles
Tonic – A substance that can restore, nourish, and strengthen the body.
Toothaches
Ulcers – You can get ulcers just about anywhere on your body. Ulcers are open sores of the skin, eyes or mucous membranes. They can leave your skin looking like the surface of some dead, alien planet. It’s really not something you’ll ever want to see.
Increases urination – If you thought you’ve been having to go to the toilet a lot, think again.
Vomiting – This should be self-explanatory. But I think we should go into it – if for nothing else – for the fun of it. Simply put, vomiting is when all of the contents of your stomach are expelled up through your esophagus and out your mouth.
Herbal First Aide
No home should be without this recipe for an herbal first aide kit.
You must have Aloe Vera. The gel from the plant’s leaves will help in relieving pain, and healing burns and cuts. Believe me, I know this works.
Also, you should have Arnica. Another healing gel that will take the blue out of bruises.
Take Calendula. When taken as a tea, this dry leaf will help clean cuts.
For indigestion, anxiety and insomnia, take some Chamomile in tea form.
You should most definitely take Echinachea if you want to treat the flu or the common cold.
Gingerroot is great for relaxing the stomach, killing nausea, and putting an end to motion sickness.
Keep a bottle of Witch Hazel handy to stop infections, and heal minor burns and rashes.
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Herbal Resources
The Herb Book by John Lust
The Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis Balch
Back to Eden, 2nd Revised Edition by Jethro Kloss & Promise K. Moffet
Children’s Herbal Health by Deanne Tenney
Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook by James Duke, Ph.D
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Michael Nurray, N.D.
Herbally Yours by Penny C. Royal
A Modern Herbal by Mrs. Grieve
Desk Reference to Nature’s Medicine by Steven Foster and Rebecca L. Johnson
