Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

African-spinach

Plant

Family

Amaranthaceae

English

African-spinach, Anardana, Blood amaranth, Caterpillar amaranth, Purple amaranth, Purple amaranthus, Red amaranth, Tassel amaranth

Latin

Amaranthus cruentus L.

Plantparts

Entire plant, Roots, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Affections of the liver, Anti-diarrheic, Antidiarrhetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidiarrhoeic, Asthenia of liver, constipation, Costive, Costiveness, cough, Coughing, Coughs, diaorrhea, diarrhea, diarrhoea, disease of the liver, disorders of the liver, Dyschezia, Dyssynergic defaecation, hepatic disease, Hepatic disorders, hepatic problems, Liver ailments, liver complaints, liver diseases, Liver disorders, Liverishness, liver problems, Used in the treatment of cough, Used in the treatment of liver disorders

Other uses

colouring, Dye, Dyeing, Used to dye different types of fibres

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn7248

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