Barley

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Barley

Other Names: Barley Beta-Glucan, Barley Bran, Barley Grass, Barley Malt, Bêta-Glucane d’Orge, Cebada, Cereal Fiber, Dietary Fiber, Fibre Alimentaire, Fibre de Céréale, Green Barley, Green Barley Grass, Herbe d’Orge, Herbe d’Orge Verte, Hordeum, Hordeum Distichon, Hordeum distychum, Hordeum vulgare, Hordeum sativum, Mai Ya, Malt d’Orge, Malt d’Orge Germée, Orge, Orge Germée, Orge Perlé, Orge Mondé, Pearl Barley, Pot Barley, Scotch Barley, Son d’Orge, Sprouted Barley, Sprouted Barley Malt, Jau, Yava, Sithashuka, Atiyava, Akshata, Yavakshara, Yava Kshara
Barley is a plant. The grain and the leaf (Barley Grass) is used to make medicine.
See also : Chlorophyll

Special Precautions of Barley

  • Barley is LIKELY SAFE for most people. Barley flour can sometimes cause asthma.
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Barley is LIKELY SAFE when taken by mouth during pregnancy in amounts commonly found in foods. But don’t eat barley sprouts. They are POSSIBLY UNSAFE.
  • If you are breast-feeding, it’s best to avoid barley in medicinal amounts. Not enough is known about the safety of taking barley during breast-feeding.
  • Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity: The gluten in barley can make celiac disease worse. Avoid using barley.
  • Surgery: Barley might lower blood sugar levels. There is a concern that it might interfere with blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using barley at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery.

The benefits of Barley Grass are

  • High cholesterol. Research shows that taking barley reduces total cholesterol and “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol.
  • Barley grass is the leaf of the barley plant (a type of whole grain). Sometimes referred to as "barley leaf" or "barley green," barley grass contains chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. In many cases, barley grass is consumed in juice form. Like wheatgrass juice, barley grass juice is a popular juicing ingredient said to promote detox and offer a wide range of health benefits.
  • Cancer : Studies show that barley grass extracts might possibly protect human cells against cancer-causing elements, Drugs.com reports. Research indicates that the chlorophyll content in barley grass interacts with carcinogens and causes them to become inactive. Aside from this, barley grass also has antioxidant properties. Superoxide dismutase, a chemical in barley grass and green barley juice, blocks the harmful effects of free radicals and radiation on your body, thereby reducing the risk of cancer; furthermore, clinical studies involving animals showed that individuals who had wheat grass in their diet had lower incidences of cancer. Though its mechanism is unknown, alpha-tocopherol succinate seems to inhibit several types of cancer, including leukemia, brain tumors, and prostate cancer.
  • barley grass helps cure skin diseases and ulcers by promoting the growth of new cells. It is not known exactly how this happens, although barley grass is high in chlorophyll, an antibacterial green pigment.
  • Helps prevent harmful blood clots and lowers cholesterol.
  • help treat ulcerative colitis. Hordeum (barley grass) helps reverse this by stimulating the growth of friendly bacteria, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and improves symptoms.
  • Detox : Barley grass also contains chlorophyll, which is a natural detoxifier.
  • Antioxidant : barley grass can help to scavenge free radicals in our bodies and this can help to minimize certain diseases such as arthritis, gout, and even rheumatoid synovitis.
  • Barley is a prebiotics

Used in Patent medicine

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.