Amaranth (zepina peyi)
Amaranthus sp
Amaranth
zepina peyi
Epinard pays
Amaranthus sp
Traditionally used
Anemia, nutrition, digestion, inflammation, skin, bleeding, kidney
Prepared as
Leaf tea: boil handful of leaves in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup daily for anemia and nutrition. Young leaves eaten boiled as vegetable for iron and protein. Seed flour used as nutritious food supplement. Root decoction: boil small piece 15 minutes, drink for digestive complaints. Fresh leaf juice applied to wounds and inflamed skin.
In three languages
Kreyòl — San fèb, nourisman, estomak, enflamasyon, po, koulman san, ren
Français — Anémie, nutrition, digestion, inflammation, peau, saignements, reins
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside