Amaranthus viridis

author(s) : Abdel-Fattah M. Rizk, Ibrahim A. El-Garf and Husseiny A. H. Elgendy

Synonym

  • Amaranthus viridis L., Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1405 (1763); Boulos, Fl. Egypt 1: 135(1999).
  • Syn. Amaranthus gracilis Poir. In Lam., Encycl. Suppl. 1: 312 (1810).

family name

AMARANTHACEAE

genus name

Amaranthus

  1. Proximate Composition, Carbohydrates and Proteins
  2. Lipids
  3. Flavonoids and Other Constituents

Amaranthus viridis is an edible plant.
In India, the stem is used as antidote for snake bites, scorpion stings, constipation, inflammation, eczema, bronchitis, anemia and leprosy.
In Nepal, infusion of powdered seeds of flower are used for stomach problems and in pregnant women to lessen labour pains.

location

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