月苋草是近年来兴起的一种药用植物 ,俗名“夜来香”、“山芝麻” ,以前为野生。由于其种子含有一种ｒ-亚麻酸 ,有较强的降脂作用 ,因此 ,国内外市场较热 ,农民人工栽培逐年增多 ,有些乡村大片种植 ,目前已成为一种产业。月苋草为二年生草本植物 ,生育期约 12 0天 ,在自然条件 Amaranthaceae is a medicinal plant that has emerged in recent years. Its common name is “Yelaixiang” and “Sesame Mountain”, formerly wild. Because of its seeds contain a r-linolenic acid, a strong lipid-lowering effect, therefore, the domestic market is hot, farmer artificial cultivation increased year by year, some large rural areas planted, has now become an industry. Amaranthus gracilis biennial herb, growth period of about 12 days, in natural conditions