Amaranth Flower, 5″ (Amaranthus Spp.)

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Amaranth Flower, 5″ (Amaranthus Spp.) HERB COMMON NAME :  Amaranth HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :   Amaranth Spp. OTHER NAMES :  Pigweeds, Flower of Immortality, Huauhtli (Aztec), Love Lies Bleeding, Red Cockscomb, Velvet Flower, Princess Feather, Floramon, Flower Gentle, Flower Velure, Floramor FAMILY :  Amaranthaceae METAPHYSICAL / SPIRITUAL ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Fire Planet: Saturn Day: Saturday Direction: South Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Chakra: 1st Root Chakra (Muladhara) Energy: Yin Gender: Feminine Rune: Laguz Tarot Card: Three of Swords Sabbat or Holiday: Samhain / Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos (Oct 31 – Nov 2) Deity / God / Goddess Association: Artemis, Huitzilopochtli, Demeter, Chalchiuhtlicue   Parts Used:  Flowers Description:  Amaranth is a complete protein, meaning it contains all the amino acids the body needs. It is a good choice for people who cannot or choose not to eat animal protein. Amaranth is a pseudocereal, a seed rather like grain, like quinoa and buckwheat. Its seeds are high in protein and lysine, an amino acid that most grains are deficient in. Amaranth also contains fiber, which can help with digestion and relieve constipation and diarrhea. It contains antioxidants that can help reduce signs of aging and heart disease. Amaranth contains calcium, which can help the body repair and strengthen bones. It may help reduce inflammation, which can relieve pain from arthritis and gout. It may help lower cholesterol levels and lower high blood pressure. And it may help with weight management. Amaranth is added to many dishes. It is cooked like other grains, added to soups, smoothies and salads, and amaranth flour is used to make muffins and quick breads. Historical Uses:  indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, anti-aging, heart problems, inflammation, arthritis, gout, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, weight loss Mystical Attributes:  The Greek word for amaranth means ‘unfading’. Amaranth flowers are slow to wilt and are used in pagan burial rituals and rituals associated with immortality. Dried amaranth flowers are used to call forth the dead. A crown of Amaranth flowers worn on the head speeds healing. To make sure that you are never struck by a bullet, pull up a whole amaranth plant (including roots) preferably on a Friday during the Full Moon. Leave an offering to the plant and then fold it, roots and all, in a piece of white cloth. Wear this against your breast and you’ll be “bullet proof.” Dried Amaranth flowers are used in spells to mend a broken heart. Due to the flower’s longevity, they are also a symbol of unfading affection and everlasting love. Amaranth is also known as ‘Love Lies Bleeding’, and represents hopeless love. A wreath of woven Amaranth worn confers invisibility. Mystical Intentions:  funeral and burial rites, calling ancestors, contacting spirits, summoning, divination, clairvoyance, health and healing, protection from harm, grief, bereavement, loss of a loved one, broken heart, abandonment, cheating lover, closing the heart, invisibility, immortality, eternal life, longevity, youth Smell:  Amaranth has a strong grassy smell, some say like hay. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Amaranth is native to meso-America, where the Aztecs and Maya cultivated it as food and for ceremonial purposes. China is currently the world’s largest producer of amaranth. In the United States, amaranth is grown in the Great Plains and Midwest states. It is also grown in India, Nepal, Africa, Russia, parts of eastern Europe, South America, and the Caribbean. Amaranth is a warm-season crop that can adapt to moist soils, but grows best in fertile, well-drained loam. It thrives in temperatures between 70-85° and will not tolerate frost. To grow amaranth, you can sow seeds outdoors after the last spring frost when soil is warm (in mid-spring or early summer), or start seedlings indoors six to eight weeks before the average last frost. The ideal soil temperature for germination is 65-75°F. Amaranth grows best in full sun. Sow seeds about 3-6 inches apart. Do not cover the seeds, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil moist until seedlings sprout, then water once or twice a week during dry periods. For few plants, tomato cages may be enough, but for rows or blocks, you will need netting or metal supports. Deadheading can encourage more blooms and prevent the plant from self-seeding. Contraindications & Toxicity: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.    Constituents: Antioxidants including carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolics, pigments, and vitamin C Minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, zinc, iron, and manganese Proteins including essential amino acids like methionine and lysine Dietary fiber Lipids including triacylglycerols, phospholipids, squalene, and lipid-soluble vitamins like tocopherols Pigments including carotenoids, chlorophylls, amaranthine, anthocyanins, betalains, betaxanthins, and betacyanins Phytochemicals like alkaloids, glycosides, phenolic acids, flavonoids, amaranthine, tannins, and other pigment compounds     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. 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