Globe Amaranth
Found in North America, globe amaranth is a beautiful wildflower that has many uses for both humans and animals alike. You can eat the leaves of this plant or its flower heads for nutrition, use it as bug repellent, make teas with it to improve your health, and more. Globe amaranth is a great addition to any garden or farm as well, where it can help keep down the weeds and can also help attract bees to pollinate your other flowers.
Globe amaranth is still a popular medicine in South America and India today, and it has been used in both traditional and modern cultures for a variety of purposes. For example, the South American basket weavers would steep the dried leaves in boiling water to prepare a drink that was believed to prevent miscarriages and relieve stomach aches. The Indians also brewed different teas with the plant and added it to their salads or cooked dishes to add flavor. In addition, it helps to ward off bugs, and is good for both humans and animals when consumed.
In general, harvesting globe amaranth is easy. You simply pull the entire plant from the soil when the flowers are ripe in early fall and dry them in a shaded area if you plan on using them later. If you want to use them fresh, just strip off the leaves and enjoy. Although it is not typically safe for everyone to eat unprocessed greens or flowers, globe amaranth can be eaten safely in moderation by most people.
This plant makes an excellent supplement because of its balance between omega 3 and 6 fatty acid content (the proper ratio of these to each other is still an area of debate in the nutrition world, but it is believed that fewer omega 6 fatty acids and more omega 3s are better for many people). Globe amaranth leaves also supply a lot of calcium and antioxidants to the body, which helps maintain optimal health.
Globe amaranth can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in a variety of dishes. It can be brewed into a tea to help with stomach problems and is good for both humans and animals when consumed.
First, globe amaranth is very high in several vitamins. Vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, riboflavin, and folate are all found in the plant. Plus, it can help with stomach problems and is good for both humans and animals when consumed.
Second, globe amaranth is very high in several vitamins (see article text). Vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, riboflavin, and folate are all found in the plant. Plus, it can help with stomach problems and is good for both humans and animals when consumed.
Global globe amaranth production
The globe amaranth plant is a native of Central and South America, but it is now grown in many other parts of the world. The plant is known for its beautiful, colorful flowers.
The globe amaranth plant is grown for both its ornamental value and for its use in the production of natural dyes. The plant's flowers are used to produce a red dye, which is often used in the production of textile and paper products. The plant's leaves are also used to produce a green dye.
The globe amaranth plant is also used in the manufacture of cosmetics and perfumes. The plant's oil is used in the production of soaps, shampoos, and other personal care products. The globe amaranth plant is considered to be an invasive species in some parts of the world. The plant can spread rapidly and choke out native vegetation. In some cases, the plant has been known to cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to its pollen.
In 2019, the estimated global production of globe amaranth was 3.1 million tonnes. The majority of this production took place in Asia, with China accounting for 2.3 million tonnes (74%). Other significant producers include India (400,000 tonnes) and Vietnam (230,000 tonnes).
The top five exporting countries of the globe amaranth in 2019 were China, India, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. Together, they accounted for 97% of the total globe amaranth exports. The main destination markets for globe amaranth are Thailand, Japan, and South Korea.