Amaranth in water has the effect of clearing heat and detoxification, cooling blood and stopping bleeding. Amaranth infusion and decoction is different, no matter the time temperature, or with the medication and the dose used are different, so the efficacy is also different, it is recommended to use the drug under the guidance of a doctor.
Amaranth is also known as horse tooth dragon bud, five square grass. Sour taste, cold nature. Attributed to the liver, large intestine meridian. Commonly used in the treatment of fever and blood dysentery (dysentery caused by feeling the heat, see blood in the stool), eczema, blood in the stool, snake and insect bites. It is not suitable for people with cold spleen and stomach, intestinal slippage (incontinence of stool, abdominal pain).
Amaranthus can be made into wound oil with Cynanchum, castor beans, Shuionghua and other medicines, which has the effect of removing blood stasis and stopping bleeding, subduing swelling and relieving pain. It is used for water and fire burns, bruises, cuts and bleeding. Athletes should be cautious.
The efficacy of amaranth in water is limited and cannot be used as a substitute for medication. Physical discomfort also need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a physician to use drugs.