Spiny Amaranth
Bathua (Amaranthus spinosus can be used as a food or shampoo. It may be able to help treat alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecia. 237, 238
Physiological Effects and Benefits of Spiny Amaranth
- Rich in antioxidants quercetin and rutin. 237
- Contains iron, copper, and zinc, all essential nutrients for hair. 223
- Research suggests bathua can help treat diabetes, a disease linked to hair loss. 239
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A vegetable and grain.