📌 Spiny amaranth: why this ancestral medicinal plant can damage your kidneys if you consume it wrongly

Posted 25 March 2026 by: Admin #Various

The spiny amaranth, a wild plant often considered a weed in the United States, hides a double face: used for centuries in traditional medicine for its digestive and anti-inflammatory virtues, it can become dangerous if not properly prepared. Its high content of oxalates and certain active compounds can notably overload the kidneys and cause severe digestive disorders. Discover how this ancestral plant can both heal and harm your health.

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