Spiny amaranth
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Amaranthus spinosus, commonly known as spiny amaranth, spiny pigweed, or thorny amaranth, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae
swahili name
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
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Scientific Name
Amaranthus Spinosus Old
plant family
Plant Details and use
Amaranthus spinosus thrives in various environments, particularly in disturbed areas such as roadsides and agricultural fields. It prefers rich soils with high organic content and nitrogen levels, making it common in both tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.
It cleans the uterus. Chew the roots and swallow. You can boil and drink 1 glass in the morning and evening for three days.
treatable conditions
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