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Amaranthus spinosus
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Widespread tropical herb used in Africa, Asia, and Americas as food-medicine for fever, urinary conditions, and as a galactagogue for lactation support.
Widespread tropical herb used in Africa, Asia, and Americas as food-medicine for fever, urinary conditions, and as a galactagogue for lactation support. Key active compounds include betalains, rutin, quercetin.
betalains, along with rutin and quercetin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Spiny Amaranth. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity.
Anti-inflammatory activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antioxidant properties
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Galactagogue effects
Nutritional support
Fever reduction
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Urinary conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Lactation support
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Nutritive food
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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