Amaranthus spinosus has some therapeutic effect on hemorrhoids caused by dampness-heat, but the efficacy of single herb is limited, clinically it needs to be used with other herbs after identification by a Chinese medicine practitioner. Amaranthus spinosus is effective in cooling blood to stop bleeding (cooling and moisturizing the blood to prevent bleeding), clearing dampness-heat, detoxifying and eliminating carbuncles. It is used in treating gastric bleeding, blood in stool, hemorrhoidal blood, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, dysentery, damp-heat diarrhea, diarrhea, diarrhea under the belt, astringent pain in urination, sore throat, eczema, carbuncle, gingival eruption, and snakebite. Note that it should not be taken by pregnant women or those who have had dysentery for a long time. Excessive dosage may cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting and other side effects. If there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor promptly. If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and regulated according to the doctor’s instructions.