Synonym- A. gangeticus Linn.A. melancholicus Linn.A. polygamus Linn. Hook. f. in part.A. tristis Linn.
Family- Amaranthaceae.
Habitat- Cultivated throughout India.
English- Chinese Spinach, Garden Amaranth, Fountain Plant.
Ayurvedic- Maarisha-rakta (redvar.).
Siddha/Tamil- Arai-keerai, Sirukeerai,Thandu-keerai, Mulakkerai(Tamil).
Folk- Laal Shaak, Laal Marashaa.
Action- Astringent (in menorrhagia,leucorrhoea, dysentery, diarrhoea,haemorrhagic colitis); also used in cough, bronchitis and consumption;externally emollient.The plant contains amarantin, isoamarantin,betaine, aminoacids, sterols.
Dosage Leaf, seed, root—10-20 ml
juice. (API Vol. III.) Powder—2-4 g. (CCRAS.)
Family- Amaranthaceae.
Habitat- Cultivated throughout India.
English- Chinese Spinach, Garden Amaranth, Fountain Plant.
Ayurvedic- Maarisha-rakta (redvar.).
Siddha/Tamil- Arai-keerai, Sirukeerai,Thandu-keerai, Mulakkerai(Tamil).
Folk- Laal Shaak, Laal Marashaa.
Action- Astringent (in menorrhagia,leucorrhoea, dysentery, diarrhoea,haemorrhagic colitis); also used in cough, bronchitis and consumption;externally emollient.The plant contains amarantin, isoamarantin,betaine, aminoacids, sterols.
Dosage Leaf, seed, root—10-20 ml
juice. (API Vol. III.) Powder—2-4 g. (CCRAS.)
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