Gomphrena Globosa (botanical name) commonly called Globe Amaranth | Bachelors Button in English is an annual plant that produces beautiful flowers in purple, white and red.

1. Anti Bacterial Properties: It has wonderful anti bacterial properties. The whole plant methanol extract has been clinically proven to have anti bacterial properties against 5 “gram positive” bacteria that includes Bacillus Cereus and Staphylococcus Aureus. It has has anti bacterial properties against 8 “gram negative” bacteria that includes Escherichia Coli and Salmonella Typhi.

2. Anti Fungal Properties: the methanolic extract has has anti fungal properties against 3 fungal strains that includes Candida Albicans, Aspergillus Niger and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae.

3. Antioxidant Properties: The methanolic extract of the whole plant showed significant anti oxidant properties. Gomphrena globosa tea is very famous in many places and is consumed for it’s wonderful antioxidant properties. The tea or the infusion of the fresh flowers can be used just like rose water for skin care. Since it is rich in antioxidants it will  greatly prevent skin ageing. You can use it to mix dry ingredients in face packs, can be used in creams and lotions.

4. Detoxifying & Purifying Properties: Gomphrena globosa is truly a detoxifying herb and helps get rid of toxins and helps purify our body.

5. For Treating High Blood Pressure & Diabetes: It has been traditionally used for reducing high blood pressure and blood sugar levels and this use has been proven through clinical research. Apart from the above mentioned medicinal uses, it has been traditionally used for treating gall stones, nose bleed, cough and oliguria (low amount of urine production)

6. It also has a calming effect and is wonderful in reducing stress.

7. Since it has anti microbial properties, the whole plant can be ground and applied as a poultice. This poultice is very effective and helps heal wounds very quickly…

This flower is commonly known as the ‘Red concubine’. This flower is known to use during tributes to the ancient palace essentials, and it has more than 10 kinds of amino acids. It contains anti-inflammatory effects, detoxifies, anti-aging, helps blood-flowing smoother and skin lightening too!

Globe Amaranth-red mask helps release the skin pressure, helps reduces pigmentation. See results of whitening and glowing looking skin when you try this home-made mask on! Ingredients: 10g Globe Amaranth-red, 10g Rose powder Preparing method: Step 1: Place the flower buds and add hot water. Brew it for 15 – 20 minutes. Step 2: Put into strainer to get the flower’s water and juice, and then place into a container and let it cool down. Step 3: Pour in the rose powder into the water and make it as a paste until thickens. Stir only on one direction to prevent from bubbling. Step 4: Put the mask evenly onto the face and spread smoothly to prevent from bubbles Step 5: Place mask on face for 5 – 20 minutes, until almost 80% of the moisture dries up and then proceed to wash face. Step 6: Apply toner and moisturizer.