Journey of taste: Amaranth greens relieves constipation, keeps the immune system healthy, used for thousands of years

Swad Ka Safarnama: Amaranth is such a greens which grows here and there without cultivation. This green has been given utmost respect in Ayurveda. The reason for this is that this greens is considered very beneficial for the body. It reduces the toxicity produced in the body and also prevents constipation. Its history is thousands of years old and it is believed that it was produced in many countries simultaneously. The characteristics of amaranth have been praised in the ancient texts of India. It is believed that amaranth is effective in removing the poison of snakes and insects.

greens that grow in summer and rainy season

Let us tell you that where spinach, mustard, fenugreek etc. are mostly eaten greens in the world, where they grow and are eaten in winter, Spiny amaranth is such a greens which is produced only in summer and rainy season. It does not produce anywhere in winter. Amaranth is one such species of plants which is found and grown all over the world. There are about 60 species of it in the whole world but it is not eaten in all the countries. It was also grown to enhance the beauty of gardens, because its flowers are very attractive to look at. Two types of amaranth are more famous for food, one whose stem is straight and green.

A stalk of amaranth is also of light red color, it is also used a lot in food. Amaranth seeds were also used in ancient times. Its flour was made, idols were made after grinding it, and in olden times a traditional and very tasty sweet called Alegria was also made by mixing it with honey. It is now called Mexican candy. It is believed in Indian folk customs that the fever of snakes and insects can be reduced by using amaranth.

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Aztec civilization and association with ‘Charak Samhita’

The history of Chaulai’s greens is thousands of years old. Although it is a seasonal plant, it has not been given much importance in food history. But food historians believe that it was being cultivated six to eight thousand years ago in the mighty Aztec civilization. In this Meso-American civilization, it was not only being eaten as a greens, but also grinding its seeds, adding honey to it, huge idols of deities were being made. Later these idols were broken and used as Prasad. The Encyclopædia Britannica also states that several species of amaranth have been used as food by Native Americans and pre-Columbian civilizations since prehistoric times.

On the other hand, Sushma Nathani, Associate Professor (Senior Research) in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University, USA, has considered the center of origin of amaranth to be Mexico and Mizo American Center. Southern Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica are included in this center. The special thing is that in the Ayurvedic book ‘Charaksamhita’ written in India in 7th-8th BC, information about the characteristics of Chaulai (Tanduliya) has been given. According to the book, it is dry and destroys the poison of the body. It is beneficial for blood bile and the juice is sweet and cool.

Amazing anti-toxic properties

This vegetable, which is produced in summer and rainy season, is considered very beneficial for health. It suppresses the toxicity that causes great harm to the body and also keeps away constipation. Indian Herbs. According to well-known Ayurveda expert Acharya Balkishan, who has done extensive research on fruits and vegetables, amaranth is also a great medicine and can take benefits of amaranth in the treatment of many diseases. Amaranth is also beneficial in the problem of mouth ulcers, respiratory diseases, cough and hiccups.

According to Ayurveda, benefits of amaranth are also found in jaundice, burning sensation in urine etc. According to food expert and Yogacharya Rama Gupta, carbohydrates, protein, calcium and vitamin A, minerals and iron are found in abundant quantities in horseradish greens. Eating this greens gives benefits in any type of stomach and constipation related diseases. Regular consumption of fresh amaranth cures gout, blood and skin disorders.

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Keeps the immune system healthy

They say that the vitamins and minerals present in it strengthen the immune system, protect against infections and diseases. The juice found in it is considered very beneficial for arthritis, blood pressure and heart patients. Calcium is also found in amaranth greens, which works to keep bones strong. Vitamin A found in it maintains the eyesight. Amaranth greens contain lysine and amino acid which is special for hair health. Consuming amaranth is beneficial in diarrhea and loose motions. Its consumption also keeps the hunger calm for a long time. There is no side effect of eating amaranth greens in normal quantity, but excessive consumption can cause upset stomach. There can also be a possibility of loose motion.

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