Latin name: Hordeum vulgare
Chinese name: mai ya
Other names: pearl barley, Scotch barley
What is Barley Grass?
Barley grass is the leaves and leaf juice of the barley plant. Barley has been cultivated by various civilizations across the world for millennia, and may be the first cereal grain to have been cultivated by humans. Barley grass is cultivated in the plant before the grain is developed, making it more like a green leafy vegetable than a grain.
What are the health benefits of Barley Grass?
Barley grass has traditionally been used by Chinese medical practitioners to help support bone health. It promotes digestion, and is especially effective in aiding the digestion of grains and vegetables. It is thought to strengthen the stomach and reduce food stagnation. Taking barley grass has also been shown to reduce LDL cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes and has been purported to reduce the blood vessel damage caused by diabetes.
More information about the healing powers of Barley can be found in the Food section.
Where can I find Barley Grass?
Barley grass can be found online and in natural health markets in the form of capsules. It can also be found as fresh grass to be made into raw juice.
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