Medicinal composition of amaranth extract having enriched nitrate content and a method of preparing the same
An extract of Amaranth, having enriched nitrate content, L-arginine, Flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, carbohydrates, proteins, potassium, and with negligible amount of oxalic acid or oxalate content. The extract of Amaranth can be prepared from fresh or dried leaves and stem of Amaranth. Dosage forms of extract include fast melt tablet, lozenge, candy, chewing gum, beverage, tablet, capsule, pill, and powder. The extract of Amaranth enhances nitric oxide concentration, enhances nitrate level concentration, and enhances nitrite level in blood as well as in saliva. Administering the extract can lower blood pressure, increase physical endurance, increase swimming endurance, increase running endurance, and improve sexual performance among human beings.
1. A tablet or capsule for lowering blood pressure in a human in need thereof consisting essentially of therapeutically effective amounts of amla extract, Amaranth extract, green tea extract, pomegranate extract, turmeric extract and star anise extract.
2. A tablet or capsule for increasing physical endurance in a human in need thereof consisting essentially of therapeutically effective amounts of amla extract, Amaranth extract, green tea extract, pomegranate extract, turmeric extract and star anise extract.
3. A tablet or capsule for increasing swimming endurance in a human in need thereof consisting essentially of therapeutically effective amounts of amla extract, Amaranth extract, green tea extract, pomegranate extract, turmeric extract and star anise extract.
4. A tablet or capsule for increasing running endurance in a human in need thereof consisting essentially of therapeutically effective amounts of amla extract, Amaranth extract, green tea extract, pomegranate extract, turmeric extract and star anise extract.