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Amaranthi Semen

Amaranth seed

苋实 〔莧實〕 xiàn shí

Alternate English names: Chinese spinach seed

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Amaranthus mangostanus L.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet; cold; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Large intestine, bladder, and liver channels.*

Actions and indications: Clears the liver and brightens the eyes; disinhibits urine and stool. Treats clear-eye blindness; eye screens; clouded vision; chyluria; bloody urine; inhibited of urinary and stool.

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