Medicinal composition of amaranth extract origin 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 method of treating hypertension in a human in need thereof, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an extract selected from the group consisting of Amaranthus blitum, Amaranthus viridis, Amaranthus dubius and combinations thereof to said human in need thereof to effectively treat the hypertension in said human in need thereof.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the extract is prepared from a plant part selected from the group consisting of fresh leaves, dried leaves, stem or combinations thereof.