Amaranth belongs to the clearing of heat and detoxification of drugs, heat and toxicity (body fire too exuberant) or dampness and heat caused by herpes sweat has a certain therapeutic effect, other evidence of herpes sweat should not be used in the treatment of the drug.
Amaranth can play a clinical role in clearing heat and removing toxins, for the body heat caused by blazing skin redness, burning, scattered pimples, broken, dry mouth, yellow urine, constipation and other symptoms have a very good therapeutic effect. In case of internalized dampness-heat, the drug can also be combined with Scutellaria baicalensis and Rhizoma Coptidis for treatment.
However, as amaranth is cold in nature, people with cold spleen and stomach, or intestinal slippage for leakage should be cautious of using this medicine. It is advisable to consult a doctor for specific medication.