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'''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.
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Hair loss}}, {{Uses|Eyesight problem}}, {{Uses|Cardiovascular disease}}, {{Uses|Anaemia}}, {{Uses|Perspiration problems}}, {{Uses|Cholesterol}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}.
  
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'''Amaranthus''', collectively known as amaranth, is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants. 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. 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 Celosia.
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===Food===
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Green pigweed can be used in food. Young shoots and leaves are cooked as vegetable.
  
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"Amaranth" derives from Greek ἀμάραντος (amárantos), "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.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Seeds}}.
  
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==Chemical Composition==
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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"/>
  
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== medicinal uses ==
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Mulluharive soppu|ml=Kattumullenkeera|sa=Tanduliuyah|ta=Mullukkeerai|te=Mullatotakura|hi=Kanta chaulai|en=Needle burr}}
  
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* Provides energy
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==Properties==
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* Prevents electrolyte imbalance
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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* Excellent gluten-free diet
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===Dravya===
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* improves digestion
 
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* Aids in weight management
 
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* Reduces bad cholesterol
 
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* Good for anemic patients
 
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* Decreases risk of cardiovascular disease
 
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* Fight-off cancer
 
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* Ayurvedic treatments
 
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* Stop hair loss and graying
 
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* Prevents calcium-deficiency ailments
 
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* Improves eyesight
 
  
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==Common name==
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===Rasa===
  
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===Guna===
  
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===Veerya===
  
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===Vipaka===
  
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===Karma===
  
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===Prabhava===
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===Nutritional components===
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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"/>
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|A slender Herb}}
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple|Deltoid|Leaf arrangement is alternate, leaf base is truncate and leaf margins are entire}}.<ref name="Leaf"/>
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Terminal and axillary spikes|2-4cm long|Green/brown|10-18|Flowering peaks in December-April and flower are terminal panicles}}
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===Fruit===
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{{Fruit|Achene|||Fruits are like An utricle, indehiscent, sub compressed, rugose, brownish|}}
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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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"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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Amaranthus viridis sl39.jpg|Fruits
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Amaranthus viridis sl40.jpg|Seeds
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File:Amaranthus viridis Inflorescens Closeup TorreLaMata.jpg|Flower
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Amaranthus viridis sl12.jpg|Inflorescences
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File:খুতুৰা শাক.jpg|Leaves
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Amaranthus viridis sl10.jpg|Stem
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.mpbd.info/plants/amaranthus-viridis.php Chemical Constituents]</ref>
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<ref name="Leaf">[https://indiabiodiversity.org/species/show/32945 Morphology]</ref>
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Amaranthus+viridis Cultivation details]</ref>
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<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>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Amaranthus+viridis Amaranthus viridis on Useful Tropical Plants]
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* [http://publish.plantnet-project.org/project/riceweeds_en/collection/collection/information/details/AMAVI Amaranthus viridis on publish.plantnet-project]
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* [https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/special-pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=5812 Amaranthus viridis on florafaunaweb.nparks.]
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* [http://portal.wikwio.org/species/show/23 Amaranthus viridis L on wikwio portal]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 12:19, 14 October 2021

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

Cancer, Hair loss, Eyesight problem, Cardiovascular disease, Anaemia, Perspiration problems, Cholesterol, Indigestion.

Food

Green pigweed can be used in food. Young shoots and leaves are cooked as vegetable.

Parts Used

Leaves, 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[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada Mulluharive soppu
Hindi Kanta chaulai
Malayalam Kattumullenkeera
Tamil Mullukkeerai
Telugu Mullatotakura
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Tanduliuyah
English Needle burr


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

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[2]

Habit

A slender Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Deltoid Leaf arrangement is alternate, leaf base is truncate and leaf margins are entire

.[3]

Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Terminal and axillary spikes 2-4cm long Green/brown 10-18 Flowering peaks in December-April and flower are terminal panicles

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
Achene Fruits are like An utricle, indehiscent, sub compressed, rugose, brownish {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, 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[4]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tropical area.

Photo Gallery

  • Fruits

  • Seeds

  • Flower

  • Inflorescences

  • Leaves

  • Stem

References

  1. ↑ Chemical Constituents
  2. ↑ Forest food for Northern region of western ghat pdf by Dr. Mandar N. Datar and Dr. Anuradha S. Upadhye, MACS - Agharkar Research Institute, Pune
  3. ↑ Morphology
  4. ↑ Cultivation details

External Links

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