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Sincerely or Amaranthus is a species of plant belonging to the cosmopolitan Amaranthus genus. Styra is a close relative of amaranth, so some call it amaranth. The origin of this name is from ancient Greece, where it means the unfading, unfading flower.
According to some claims, sincerity helps against love torments. According to Latin and Greek mythology, honeysuckle is a cure for physical wounds, mental anguish, pain and all kinds of human suffering.
A story of sincerity
Except as a beautiful flower, sincerely has been cultivated by the Indians for centuries as the second most important (after corn) cereal. Annual celebrations were held in his honor, at which he was worshiped as a deity. However, the Spanish conquerors declared it a devil's offspring and banned its use. With the gradual entry of European cultures into South America, it was forgotten as a culture.
It is only today, after four hundred years of oblivion, that its valuable nutritional properties have been rediscovered and it has taken its rightful place among crops. In the United States and other countries, special programs are being funded for its study and implementation in the food industry. Over time, frankincense spread to Europe and North America. Nowadays it is widely grown in Mexico, Peru, USA, Nepal, India.
Types of sturgeon
In Bulgaria some species sincerely are widespread, and these plants are mainly considered weeds. One of the most common species in our country are the broom and the common broom.
The panicle / Amaranthus paniculatus / is an annual herbaceous plant. Its stem is yellow to reddish, branched and up to 1 m tall. The leaves are consecutive, rhombic-ovate or oblong-elliptical, wedge-shaped at the base, pointed at the top, with long stalks. The flowers are collected in the axils of the upper leaves and at the top of the stem in purple-red branched inflorescences.
The fruit of this species is a box, cracking transversely, with many maroon seeds. The panicle blooms in July and August. It is distributed in India, Iran, the Mediterranean, Europe, the southern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Africa, Australia and others. In Bulgaria, honeysuckle is grown as an ornamental plant, but it is also found as a wild species.
The ordinary sincere / Amaranthus retroflexus / is an annual herbaceous plant. The stem is up to 1 m high, erect, grooved, green or reddish, fibrous. The leaves are consecutive. The fruit box cracks transversely and has spines. The seeds are black, shiny. The common sturgeon originates from North America. Over the years, it has gradually spread to Europe, Russia (Caucasus), Southwest and Central Asia, Japan and China. In our country it can be seen throughout the country as ruderal or weed in crops.
Another interesting species widespread in Greece is Amaranthus blitum or purple sincere, which is an edible annual plant, 80-150 cm high. It is grown in our southern neighbor, as well as in many places around the world, mainly as a leafy vegetable.
Composition of sincere
In the content of the green part of sincerely Choline, betaine and vitamin C have been found. Some species also contain trace elements such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, selenium and iron, small amounts of vitamin A and protein.
The seeds of the cereal variety have a high nutritional value and are even superior to real cereals with a high content of crude protein and lysine. They also contain 6 - 10% fatty acids, 3/4 of which are unsaturated, pectin, fiber, iron and calcium and other trace elements. They do not contain gluten, which makes them a suitable food for people with gluten intolerance. Seed flour has a wide application and is used successfully in mixtures for gluten-free flours.
Growing squirrels
The pin propagates easily in arable fields and vegetable gardens and suffocates crops. It is very common to grow in the company of dog grapes and tatul. Abundant irrigation, fertile soil and sunlight are ideal conditions for the plant and it can easily reach a height of over 1 m. In June-July the inflorescences appear, which grow continuously and by autumn are already dragging on the ground.
If we grow one of the low varieties, as soon as it gets cold, you should put it in the room where it will continue to grow and bloom. The difference between the Bulgarian sturgeon and its cultivated brethren Amaranthus blitum var. Silvestre and Amaranthus viridis, grown in Greece and called infused, are that they give tender and large green or red leaf mass and allow repeated picking, as they form late seeds.
Collection and storage of sturgeon
In our country the stems of are mainly harvested sincerely. The above-ground leafy part of the plants is cut off during flowering at a length of 30-35 cm from the top down. The picking, drying, packing and storage of the different types of plants are done separately.
Drying takes place in the shade or in ventilated rooms, the material is arranged on frames or mats, or in an oven at a temperature of up to 45 degrees. From about 5 kg of fresh stalks 1 kg of dry ones is obtained. The drugs must have retained their natural appearance even after drying. The prepared drug is stored in dry and ventilated rooms without direct access to sunlight.
Benefits of sincere
In the past, wheatgrass and common butterbur were grown as vegetable crops. Now they are used in our folk medicine for hemorrhoids, usually externally - for imposition. Other types of thyme are used to stop heavy menstruation, such as gargles to soothe sore throats and as mouthwashes to treat gangrene. Decoction of sturgeon not only stops heavy menstrual bleeding, but also excessive vaginal discharge, diarrhea and dysentery. The astringent ability of the herb is useful for reducing blood loss and treating diarrhea.
From the seeds of the tails sincerely An oil with a unique biochemical composition, which is widely used in medicine and cosmetics, is extracted. It has a pleasant smell and nutty taste. Its most valuable ingredient is squalene, which is also contained in human skin and helps to saturate the body with oxygen. Therefore, the oil is used to boost immunity and in the treatment of many diseases.
Folk medicine with sincere
Styrofoam has antibacterial action. Our folk medicine recommends baths with a pinch against fungus on the feet. To get rid of the unpleasant feeling permanently, use the following easy recipe: A handful of sturgeon is poured with 2 liters of water. The decoction is boiled for 5 minutes on low heat and filtered. Take foot baths with it for 10 minutes in the morning and evening.
Stylish in cooking
Most species sincerely, which develop a large leaf mass, are edible. Common amaranth (Amaranthus retroflexus), which is very common in Bulgaria, can also be used for cooking until it has formed seeds. Used as an additive in soups, vegetable fillings, meat garnish.
The young leaves of the sage are successfully combined with all kinds of vegetables from the garden. Styrian is suitable for delicious and dietary stews, fresh salads, pies and light soups. Recently, this culture is highly valued by supporters of healthy eating.
The seeds of nettle are used as a garnish and can easily replace rice. Boiled in water, they look like small caviar. They are also used to make popcorn. The flour participates in the composition of pasta, biscuits, cakes, pancakes and small cakes and more.
Diet salad with starch
Necessary products: starch - 300 g leaves, onion - 1 head, tomatoes - 2 pieces, cucumbers - 1 piece, garlic - 1 stalk, corn - 1/2 can, basil, parsley, dill, lemon juice - 2 tablespoons, olive oil 2 tbsp, black pepper, salt
Method of preparation: Wash the cherries, tomatoes, onions, garlic and cucumber and cut them. In a deep bowl, mix the chopped products, adding the corn, basil, parsley and dill. Season with olive oil, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Mix well and serve.
