Amaranthus cruentus

Common Names: red amaranth

Ethnobotanical Studies

Ecuador

Uses: Anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-flu, antihemorrhagic, diuretic and tonic, carminative, emmenagogue, hepatic, stimulant, to enhance blood circulation, and to treat abdominal pain related to menstruation.

DOI:: 10.3390/plants11121590
PubMed:: 35736741

Gaoligongshan area, Western Yunnan, Southwest China

Uses: Clearing heat and detoxifying, dysentery, jaundice

DOI:: 10.1186/s13002-023-00638-9
PubMed:: 38225656

Studies

Development of the sustainable green nanosensor using corn silk extract for nitrate detection in leafy vegetables.

Kundu M et al (2024).; Biosens Bioelectron.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.bios.2024.116447
PubMed:: 38820723

HPLC-Based Metabolomic Analysis and Characterization of Amaranthus cruentus Leaf and Inflorescence Extracts for Their Antidiabetic and Antihypertensive Potential.

Summary

This study found that are rich in antioxidants and have potential antidiabetic and antihypertensive properties. The extracts showed promising results in in vitro and in vivo tests, suggesting potential use as functional food.

Diabetes

Araujo-León JA et al (2024).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules29092003
PubMed:: 38731493

Errors in agricultural practices increase the toxicity of heavy metals in the food chain at Ishwardi Upazila in Bangladesh.

Sheema MK et al (2024).; Heliyon.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29314
PubMed:: 38623250

Genome-Wide Comparative Analysis of Five Amaranthaceae Species Reveals a Large Amount of Repeat Content.

Genetics

Singh A et al (2024).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants13060824
PubMed:: 38592842

Trace metals translocation from soil to plants: Health risk assessment via consumption of vegetables in the urban sprawl of a developing country.

Haque KS et al (2024).; Food Chem Toxicol.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114580
PubMed:: 38467293

Amaranthus cruentus L. Seed Oil Counteracts UVA-Radiation-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Skin Fibroblasts.

Wolosik K et al (2024).; Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:: 10.3390/ijms25020925
PubMed:: 38256000

(1)H NMR-Based Metabolomics Profile of Green and Red Amaranthus Grown in Open Field versus Greenhouse Cultivation System.

Phytochemistry

Nemadodzi LE and Managa GM (2023).; Metabolites.
DOI:: 10.3390/metabo14010021
PubMed:: 38248824

Effect of roasting times on bioactive compounds, fatty acids, polyphenol and nutrients of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) seed roasted in pan, and principal component analysis.

Phytochemistry

Al Juhaimi F et al (2024).; J Food Sci Technol.
DOI:: 10.1007/s13197-023-05828-7
PubMed:: 38192701

Impact of In Vitro Digestion on the Digestibility, Amino Acid Release, and Antioxidant Activity of Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) and Cañihua (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen) Proteins in Caco-2 and HepG2 Cells.

Immunology

Serena-Romero G et al (2023).; Antioxidants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/antiox12122075
PubMed:: 38136195

10.

Biofertilizers from wastewater treatment as a potential source of mineral nutrients for growth of amaranth plants.

Ferreira ET et al (2023).; PLoS One.
DOI:: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295624
PubMed:: 38117795

11.

Comparison of Salt Stress Tolerance among Two Leaf and Six Grain Cultivars of Amaranthus cruentus L.

Luyckx A, Lutts S and Quinet M (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12183310
PubMed:: 37765474

12.

Protective Effect of Amaranthus cruentus L. Seed Oil on UVA-Radiation-Induced Apoptosis in Human Skin Fibroblasts.

Wolosik K et al (2023).; Int J Mol Sci.
DOI:: 10.3390/ijms241310795
PubMed:: 37445970

13.

Use of Thermography to Evaluate Alternative Crops for Off-Season in the Cerrado Region.

Silva ADN et al (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12112081
PubMed:: 37299061

14.

The interactive effects of drought and heat stress on photosynthetic efficiency and biochemical defense mechanisms of Amaranthus species.

Netshimbupfe MH, Berner J and Gouws C (2022).; Plant Environ Interact.
DOI:: 10.1002/pei3.10092
PubMed:: 37283988

15.

Evaluation of phytochemical, proximate, antioxidant, and anti-nutrient properties of Corchorus olitorius, Solanum macrocarpon and Amaranthus cruentus in Ghana.

Immunology Phytochemistry

Osei-Owusu J et al (2023).; Int J Biochem Mol Biol.
PubMed:: 37214488

16.

Antifungal Potency of Amaranth Leaf Extract: An In Vitro Study.

Antimicrobial

Jamiołkowska A et al (2023).; Plants (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/plants12081723
PubMed:: 37111946

17.

Differentiation of Andean and Mesoamerican accessions in a proposed core collection of grain amaranths.

Blair MW et al (2023).; Front Plant Sci.
DOI:: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1144681
PubMed:: 37035062

18.

Amaranth proteins and peptides: Biological properties and food uses.

Review

Zhu F et al (2023).; Food Res Int.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112405
PubMed:: 36738021

19.

Unique nutritional features that distinguish Amaranthus cruentus L. and Chenopodium quinoa Willd seeds.

José Rodríguez Gómez M et al (2023).; Food Res Int.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112160
PubMed:: 36737889

20.

Identification and gene expression analysis of cytosine-5 DNA methyltransferase and demethylase genes in Amaranthus cruentus L. under heavy metal stress.

Genetics

Lancíková V, Kačírová J and Hricová A (2023).; Front Plant Sci.
DOI:: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1092067
PubMed:: 36684770

21.

Development of a Functional Cookie Formulated with Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Mill.) I.M. Johnst) and Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus).

Avila-Nava A et al (2022).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules27217397
PubMed:: 36364225

22.

Valorization of Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) Grain Extracts for the Development of Alginate-Based Active Films.

Coelho LM et al (2022).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules27185798
PubMed:: 36144531

23.

Physiological responses of Amaranthus cruentus L. to drought stress under sufficient- and deficient-nitrogen conditions.

Cechin I et al (2022).; PLoS One.
DOI:: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270849
PubMed:: 35793322

24.

Precise identification of Celosia argentea seed and its five adulterants by multiple morphological and chemical means.

Sun JX et al (2022).; J Pharm Biomed Anal.
DOI:: 10.1016/j.jpba.2022.114802
PubMed:: 35500383

25.

Chemical Composition and Metabolomic Analysis of Amaranthus cruentus Grains Harvested at Different Stages.

Manyelo TG et al (2022).; Molecules.
DOI:: 10.3390/molecules27030623
PubMed:: 35163888

26.

An analysis of the dye-sensitized solar cells fabricated with the dyes extracted from the leaves and flowers of Amaranthus cruentus.

Sankaranarayanan S et al (2022).; Environ Sci Pollut Res Int.
DOI:: 10.1007/s11356-022-19004-5
PubMed:: 35129747

27.

Amaranthus grain as a new ingredient in diets for dairy cows: productive, qualitative, and in vitro fermentation traits.

Calabrò S et al (2022).; J Sci Food Agric.
DOI:: 10.1002/jsfa.11761
PubMed:: 34997604

28.

Comparison of metal bioaccumulation in crop types and consumable parts between two growth periods.

Awino FB et al (2022).; Integr Environ Assess Manag.
DOI:: 10.1002/ieam.4513
PubMed:: 34436827

29.

Highest Defoliation Tolerance in Amaranthus cruentus Plants at Panicle Development Is Associated With Sugar Starvation Responses.

Cisneros-Hernández I et al (2021).; Front Plant Sci.
DOI:: 10.3389/fpls.2021.658977
PubMed:: 34163500

30.

A chromosome-level Amaranthus cruentus genome assembly highlights gene family evolution and biosynthetic gene clusters that may underpin the nutritional value of this traditional crop.

Genetics

Ma X et al (2021).; Plant J.
DOI:: 10.1111/tpj.15298
PubMed:: 33960539

31.

Evaluation of the Nutrient Composition, In Vitro Fermentation Characteristics, and In Situ Degradability of Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus cruentus, and Amaranthus hypochondriacus in Cattle.

Nogoy KMC et al (2020).; Animals (Basel).
DOI:: 10.3390/ani11010018
PubMed:: 33374264

32.

Phytochemicals in quinoa and amaranth grains and their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential health beneficial effects: a review.

Review Immunology Phytochemistry

Tang Y and Tsao R (2017).; Mol Nutr Food Res.
DOI:: 10.1002/mnfr.201600767
PubMed:: 28239982

33.

Hematopoietic Effect of Amaranthus cruentus Extract on Phenylhydrazine-Induced Toxicity in Rats.

Pandey S et al (2016).; J Diet Suppl.
DOI:: 10.3109/19390211.2016.1155685
PubMed:: 27027824