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Amaranthus viridis - Amaranth, Green pigweed

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[[File:5804204808 6cd70836f3 o.jpg|thumb|right|''Amaranth'', ''Harive soppu'']]
'''Amaranthus''' is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial plant. Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, pseudocereals and ornamental plants. Most of the species from Amaranthus are summer annual weeds and are commonly referred to as pigweed.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Hair loss}}, {{Uses|Eyesight problem}}, {{Uses|Cardiovascular disease}}, {{Uses|Anaemia}}, {{Uses|Perspiration problems}}, {{Uses|Cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}.
'''Amaranthus''', collectively known as amaranth, is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants===Food===Green pigweed can be used in food. Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, pseudocereals, and ornamental plants. Most of the species from Amaranthus are summer annual weeds Young shoots and leaves are commonly referred to cooked as pigweed. Catkin-like cymes of densely packed flowers grow in summer or autumn.Approximately 60 species are recognized, with inflorescences and foliage ranging from purple and red to green or gold. Members of this genus share many characteristics and uses with members of the closely related genus Celosiavegetable.
"Amaranth" derives from Greek ἀμάραντος (amárantos)==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Leaves}}, "unfading," with the Greek word for "flower," ἄνθος (ánthos), factoring into the word's development as amaranth. The more accurate amarant is an archaic variant{{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Principal constituents of this plant are saponins. It is rich in minerals and contains sterols and fatty acids in the seeds. The stem and leaves contain oxalic acid<ref name="chemical composition"/>
== medicinal uses Common names=={{Common names|kn=Mulluharive soppu|ml=Kattumullenkeera|sa=Tanduliuyah|ta=Mullukkeerai|te=Mullatotakura|hi=Kanta chaulai|en=Needle burr}}
* Provides energy==Properties==* Prevents electrolyte imbalance* Excellent glutenReference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-free diet* improves digestion* Aids in weight management* Reduces bad cholesterol* Good for anemic patients* Decreases risk of cardiovascular disease* Fightdigesion effect, Karma -off cancer* Ayurvedic treatments* Stop hair loss and graying* Prevents calciumPharmacological activity, Prabhava -deficiency ailmentsTherepeutics.* Improves eyesight===Dravya===
==Common name=Rasa===
===Guna===
===Veerya===
===Vipaka===
===Karma===
===Prabhava===
 
===Nutritional components===
Green pigweed contains the Following nutritional components like Vitamin-A, B12, C, D, K, Niacin (B3), Ribofl avin, Thiamine (B1), Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc<ref name="Nutritional components"/>
 
==Habit==
{{Habit|A slender Herb}}
 
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple|Deltoid|Leaf arrangement is alternate, leaf base is truncate and leaf margins are entire}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
 
===Flower===
{{Flower|Terminal and axillary spikes|2-4cm long|Green/brown|10-18|Flowering peaks in December-April and flower are terminal panicles}}
 
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Achene|||Fruits are like An utricle, indehiscent, sub compressed, rugose, brownish|}}
 
===Other features===
 
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
 
==Where to get the saplings==
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
 
==How to plant/cultivate==
Seeds germinate readily. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil in a sunny position. Requires a hot sheltered position if it is to do well. Plants should not be given inorganic fertilizers, see notes above on toxicity. Green pigweed's availability period is September to December<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
 
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}.
 
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
Amaranthus viridis sl39.jpg|Fruits
Amaranthus viridis sl40.jpg|Seeds
File:Amaranthus viridis Inflorescens Closeup TorreLaMata.jpg|Flower
Amaranthus viridis sl12.jpg|Inflorescences
File:খুতুৰা শাক.jpg|Leaves
Amaranthus viridis sl10.jpg|Stem
</gallery>
 
==References==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.mpbd.info/plants/amaranthus-viridis.php Chemical Constituents]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/32945 Morphology]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Amaranthus+viridis Cultivation details]</ref>
<ref name="Nutritional components">Forest food for Northern region of western ghat pdf by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, MACS - Agharkar Research Institute, Pune</ref>
</references>
 
==External Links==
* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Amaranthus+viridis Amaranthus viridis on Useful Tropical Plants]
* [http://publish.plantnet-project.org/project/riceweeds_en/collection/collection/information/details/AMAVI Amaranthus viridis on publish.plantnet-project]
* [https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/special-pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=5812 Amaranthus viridis on florafaunaweb.nparks.]
* [http://portal.wikwio.org/species/show/23 Amaranthus viridis L on wikwio portal]
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Amaranthaceae]]
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