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Amaranth
Family:
Amaranthaceae |
Latin Name:
Amaranthus hypochondriacus |
Description
Annual herb with stout, erect, branched stems and purple-spotted, dull green leaves. Produces dense clusters of small crimson flowers in long upright spikes. Height: 3-5 feet. Blooms: late summer
Common Uses
Astringent; used as a tea to help recoup from the effects of gastroenteritis or stomach flu. It is also a mild anti-inflammatory. It also eases stomach and intestinal irritation.
History
Red, yellow, and green dyes can be obtained from this plant, whose name in Greek means "unwithering" because when dried, the flowers retain their shape and color. It was a symbol of fidelity to the ancient Greeks.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Flowering Tea Blossoms, Numi’s Bouquet, Multi- Vitamin, Great Greens, Rebuilder®
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