Green Amaranth
मर्षा
Green Amaranth is used as a potherb throughout India. It grows in all seasons but mainly during monsoon. The plant reaches about 2 feet in height with erect stems. The young leaves and tender shoots are cooked as a vegetable. It is light, easy to digest and cooling. Verses: 11.
What is Green Amaranth (Saketa Marsa / मर्षा)?
Green Amaranth is used as a potherb throughout India. It grows in all seasons but mainly during monsoon. The plant reaches about 2 feet in height with erect stems. The young leaves and tender shoots are cooked as a vegetable. It is light, easy to digest and cooling. Verses: 11.
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
- Sara (laxative)
- Sheetala (cooling)
Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 9
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