Amaranthus hypochondriacus Lin

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. is aslo known as Amaranthus anardana Buch-Ham, Amaranthus frumentaceus Buch-Ham, Amaranthus leucocarpus S.Wats, Amaranthus paniculatus L., belongs to Amaranthaceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Amaranthus.
The Urdu Name for this herb is Chaulai.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. are Appetizer, Astringent, Blood Purifier, Diuretic, Laxative, Narcotic, Soporific, Styptic.

Seeds:

  • Appetizer


    • Leaves:
  • Appetizer


    • Indications

    The Indications of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. are Urolithiasis, Cardiovascular Disease.

    The Indications of Seeds of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. are Constipation, Biliousness.

    The Indications of Leaves of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. are Biliousness, Constipation.

    The Indications of Decoction (Plant) of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. are Piles, Diarrhoea, Dropsy, Scrofula, Gonorrhoea, Leg Ulcers.

    The Indications of Whole Plant of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. are Leucorrhoea, Sore Throat, Internal Hemorrhages.

    The Indication of Infusion (leaves) of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. is Chest Complaints.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn..

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. is 2nd order, cold and moist.

    The Temperament of Whole Plant of Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. is 1st order dry,second order warm.

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn..

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Leaves60.000ml - 120.000mlN/A
    Roots5.000g - 7.000gN/A
    Seeds5.000g - 7.000gN/A
    Whole Plant

    Herb's Description

    Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn. is a shrub and glabrous in texture, 1.2-1.8 m or more long, is annual
    Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn.'s Seeds, sub globose in shape, white , red or black in color, size is usually small
    Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn.'s Leaves, lanceolate in shape, size is usually 5-15 by 2.5-7.5 cm. acute or acuminate, base cuneate; main nerves numerous, slender, prominent beneath; petioles 2.5-10 cm long.
    Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn.'s Flowers. Numerous, in dense thyrsoid gold coloured and red spikes; the central spikes the longest; bracteoles 3.5 mm long, acicular exceeding the sepals. Perianth 2.5-3 mm long; sepals 5, oblong-lanceolate in shape, stamens 5.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Burma, India, Kashmir, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Western China.. In Sri Lanka these plants grow on hills.
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    Excessive use may cause urinary obstruction.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Amaranthus hypochondriacus Linn.. (work in progress)