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Amaranthi Radix
Amaranth root
苋根 〔莧根〕 xiàn gēn
Alternate English names: Chinese spinach root
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Amaranthus mangostanus L.; Amaranthus mangostanus L.
Use: Medicinal
Properties: Sweet; cold; nontoxic*.
Actions and indications: Treats painful swelling of the scrotum; hemorrhoids; toothache; injury from knocks and falls; flooding and spotting; vaginal discharge.
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