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Written by Robert A Wilson
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
Barley Grass is one of the green grasses. Barley has served as a food staple in most cultures, and also has medicinal purposes. Barley leaves contain proteins, minerals, and vitamins, such as potassium, calcium, copper, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, beta carotene, folic acid, pantothenic acid, and Vitamins B1, B2, B6, and C. Indeed, green barley juice contains 11 times the calcium in cow's milk, nearly 5 times the iron in spinach, 7 times the vitamin C in oranges, and 80 mg of vitamin B12 per hundred grams. Care: It is a very hearty plant and can be grown under a variety of climatic conditions. Part Used: Grain, which is left when barley hull is removed.
Potential Uses:
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A widely cultivated grain used as a food and in the brewing process
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An additive for human and animal cereal foods
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A flavorful flour for use in breads and muffins
Presumed Mechanisms:
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Barley contains fiber, bran, and a root that may benefit peripheral blood circulation and bronchitis.
Alternative medicine information is provided as a service to
familiarize physicians and their patients with medicinal claims
available through the media. This does NOT constitute a treatment
recommendation.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 February 2008 )
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