Amaranth can be eaten during menstruation, but it should be taken in moderation, and medical advice should be followed if there is any discomfort.
The dry above ground part of the plant amaranth can be processed to get amaranth, its flavor is sour, cold, is a flavor of medicine and food Chinese medicine. It can be classified into the liver, large intestine meridian, the specific medicinal effects are mainly cool blood to stop bleeding, clearing heat and detoxification, stop dysentery.
Amaranth is mainly used in the treatment of feverish blood dysentery (dysentery caused by feeling heat, see blood in the stool), leakage (excessive menstrual flow or dripping), feverish sores, blood in stools and these conditions. Specific contraindications include pregnant women, and people with cold spleen and stomach should be cautious. Women can take Amaranthus during menstruation, but should not overdose.
The specific use of the drug should be carried out under the guidance of a specialist, not unauthorized use of drugs.