Amaranthus spinosus

Amaranthus spinosus Spiny AmaranthChaulai (Ayurveda) Bonelli, Giorgio, Hortus Romanus juxta Systema Tournefortianum (1783-1816) Botanical name: Amaranthus spinosus, A. polygamus Parts used: Whole plant; Seeds; Root Temperature & Taste: Cool, Sweet. Uses: 1. Clears Heat, Resists Poison: (West, Ayurveda)-Poisons, Toxic Fever-Intoxication, alcoholism; drowsiness due to poison or intoxication-High Fever, Chicken Pox, malaria-Boils, Eczema-Bites of Insects, Rats,…