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Amaranthus spinosus
Spiny Amaranth
Chaulai (Ayurveda)
Chaulai (Ayurveda)
Bonelli, Giorgio, Hortus Romanus juxta Systema Tournefortianum (1783-1816)
Botanical name:
Amaranthus spinosus, A. polygamus
Parts used:
Whole plant; Seeds; Root
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, Sweet.
Amaranthus spinosus, A. polygamus
Parts used:
Whole plant; Seeds; Root
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, Sweet.
Uses:
1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison: (West, Ayurveda)
-Poisons, Toxic Fever
-Intoxication, alcoholism; drowsiness due to poison or intoxication
-High Fever, Chicken Pox, malaria
-Boils, Eczema
-Bites of Insects, Rats, Snakes etc. (juice internally and topically)
2. Clears Damp, Promotes Urine: (West, Ayurveda)
-Edema
-Leukorrhea
-root powder is also used for Jaundice
-adjunct in Rheumatic pain
3. Improves Digestion, Stops Vomiting:
-appetiser, carminative; Indigestion (root)
-Indigestion, Vomiting (plant decoction, or juice with rice water)
-abdominal pain
4. Clears Heat, Stops Bleeding: (West, Ayurveda)
-heat-type Bleeding (Root)
-excessive menstruation, Internal bleeding (Root or herb)
-Hemorrhoids
-Coughing of Blood
5. Increases Milk:
-increases quality and quantity of Milk
-traditionally boiled with pulses and given to cattle to increase milk
6. Externally:
-Bruises
-Abscesses, Inflammations
DOSE:
Powder of the Whole Plant: 1–3 grams
Root Powder: 3–5 grams (for Jaundice)
Fresh Juice: 10–20mls.
COMMENT:
The plant is boiled and eaten as a potherb, much like Spinach.
Powder of the Whole Plant: 1–3 grams
Root Powder: 3–5 grams (for Jaundice)
Fresh Juice: 10–20mls.
COMMENT:
The plant is boiled and eaten as a potherb, much like Spinach.
Main Combinations:
1. Menorrhagia, Amaranthus spoinosa root with Rasot (Barberry extract), taken with Honey
2. Poisoning, Root in Ghee with Milk
3. Bleeding, the root with Honey and Rice water
Major Formulas:
Cautions:
None noted
Main Preparations used:
None noted
Main Preparations used: