Friday, March 6, 2009

Amaranthus Gangeticus

AKA: Amaranth (Greek)

Planting: Rich well drained soil in sun, half hardy reseeding annual, 6’-8’.

Harvest: Whole plants are cut when coming into flower, and dried for infusions and extracts. Leaves are picked as required and eaten fresh. Seeds are harvested when ripe.

Culinary: Leaves are eaten as vegetable, seed harvested as a grain crop. High protein levels 15%.

Medicinal: An astringent, soothing, cooling herb that controls bleeding. Used internally for diarrhoea and excessive menstruation. Externally for ulcerated mouth and throat, vaginal discharge, wounds, and nosebleeds.

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Seeded: Spring 2009

Links: Wiki

Sources;
The Royal Horticultural Society New Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses (RHS)

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