Amaranth
Amaranthus blitum
Plant Family
Amaranthaceae
Pictured: Amaranth
Amaranth family
Hardy, often weedy herbs (now including the old goosefoot family) — many are nutritive pseudo-grains and saponin-rich tonics.
3 Herbs // 3 Constituents // 5 Notable Members
Overview
The Amaranth Family
Hardy, often weedy herbs (now including the old goosefoot family) — many are nutritive pseudo-grains and saponin-rich tonics.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The 3 monographs in the database whose Amaranthaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
Compounds recorded in two or more of the 3 herbs above — the chemistry this family holds in common, grouped by class. A further 43 appear in only one member and are listed on that herb's own page.
Phenolics 2
- Kaempferol 2
- Quercetin 2
Terpenoids 1
Isolates
Supplements From This Family
Sold as isolated compounds that occur in the herbs above.
Beyond the Database
Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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