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DESCRIPTION
BARLEY GRASS
Hordeum vulgare
Barley grass is one of the green grasses - the only vegetation on the earth that can supply sole nutritional support from birth to old age. Barley has served as a food staple in most cultures. The use of barley for food and medicinal purposes dates to antiquity. Agronomists place this ancient cereal grass as being cultivated as early as 7000 BC. Roman gladiators ate barley for strength and stamina. In the West, it was first known for the barley grain it produces.
Astounding amounts of vitamins and minerals are found in green barley leaves. The leaves have an ability to absorb nutrients from the soil. When barley leaves are 12-14 inches high, they contain many vitamins, minerals, and proteins necessary for the human diet, plus chlorophyll. These are easily assimilated throughout the digestive tract, giving our bodies instant access to vital nutrients. Barley grass is high in potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, beta carotene, vitamins B-1, B-2, B-6, B-12, vitamin C, folic acid, and pantothenic acid. It also contains all the essential amino acids, chlorophyll, flavonoids, and other minerals, plus enzymes. Indeed, green barley juice contains 10 times the calcium in cows milk, nearly 5 times the iron in spinach, 7 times the vitamin C in oranges, and 80 mg of vitamin B-12 per hundred grams.
Barley seeds also contains glucan, a fiber also found in oat bran and reported to reduce cholesterol levels. One Chinese study reported that Barley grass was beneficial in lowering cholesterol levels in patients with type II diabetes. The report stated this was to be caused by the plant's antioxidant abilities. Barley root contains the alkaloid hordenine that stimulates peripheral blood circulation and can be used as a bronchodilator for bronchitis. Studies suggest that Barley bran may be effective in protecting against the risk of cancer as well. Barley bran, like wheat bran may be effective in protecting against the risk of cancer.
This food heals stomach, duodenal, and colon disorders as well as pancreatitis, and is an effective anti-inflammatory. It is also an excellent food source for vegetarians.
PLANT PART USED
Grain, left when barley hull is removed.
COMMON USES FOR BARLEY GRASS
Barley is widely cultivated grain used as a food and in the brewing process. It is an additive for human and animal cereal foods. It also makes a flavorful flour for use in baking breads and muffins.
BARLEY GRASS DOSAGE INFORMATION
Barley grass supplements can be taken everyday to give your body the vitamins and nutrients it needs. For treating specific conditions it is best to read and follow product label directions.
BARLEY GRASS SAFETY & INTERACTION INFORMATION
There are no known safety issues or interactions associated with Barley grass. Research has shown that people on a Vegan diet that included Barley grass were likely to show reduced levels of vitamin B-12. Supplementation is required for this essential nutrient.
PLANT CARE
It is a very hardy plant and can be grown under a greater variety of climatic conditions than any other grain, and a polar variety is grown within the Arctic Circle in Europe.
BARLEY GRASS SUPPLEMENTS & PRODUCTS
Alive! Whole Food Energizer, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral With Iron Added, Nature's Way, 90 VCaps
No other supplement contains more life-giving nutrients than ALIVE multi vitamin. It is better absorbed into your blood stream because its tablets disintegrate up to 5X faster than other leading brands.
Alive! Whole Food Energizer, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral With Naturally Occurring Iron (No Iron Added), Nature's Way, 90 Tabs
No other supplement contains more life-giving nutrients than Nature's Way Alive Multi-Vitamin. Alive Multi-Vitamin is better absorbed into your blood stream because its tablets disintegrate up to 5X faster than other leading brands.
Barley Bran Supplement, Standardized 60% Beta Glucan, Nature's Way, 60 VCaps
Nature's Way's Barley Bran, Barley Supplement, has one of the highest Barley Beta Glucan contents commercially available which makes it the supplement of choice for anyone looking to pump up their cardiovascular health.
Barley Grass, Certified Organic, NOW Foods, 500 mg, 250 Tabs
Barley Grass is harvested in the spring in its early stage of growth on fertile organic Kansas soil and is then carefully dehydrated and tableted to ensure preservation of all its fragile nutritional elements.
Barley Grass Greens, Gluten Free, Nature's Way, 500 mg, 100 Caps
Nature's Way Barley Grass has twice the fiber content of bran and is specially grown without the use of herbicides or pesticides.
Barley Grass Powder, Hordeum Vulgare, Whole Leaf Bulk, Nature's Way Powder, 100% Pure, 9 oz.
Nature's Way Barley Grass powder has no additives or diluents and is gluten free.
Barley Grass Powder, Hordeum Vulgare, NOW Foods, 100% Organic, Vegetarian, 2 lbs.
NOW Foods Barley Grass Powder can help heal stomach and colon disorders as well as pancreatitis, and is an effective anti-inflammatory.
Eco-Green Multi-Vitamin Supplement, NOW Foods, 120 Tabs
Multi-vitamins can help fill in the areas lacking in our diets, and are formulated to provide a broad range of nutrition.
Green Food Powder, Barlean's Greens, Gluten Free, 4.7 oz.
Barlean's Greens contains only what is listed on the label. No other ingredients or fillers or any kind have been added.
Green Phyto Foods, NOW Foods, 1000 mg, 90 Tabs
These green foods naturally contain high concentrations of chlorophyll and are harvested seasonally to take advantage of high potencies of naturally occurring nutrients. Everyone should consume green superfoods daily.
Green Phyto Foods, Vegetarian Powder, NOW Foods, 10 oz.
Green Phyto Foods is a potent vegetarian blend of 30 nutrient dense superfoods containing a variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber, chlorophyll, enzymes and herbs.
Kyo Green Barley Grass Supplement, Powdered Drink Mix, Energy, Vegetarian, Kyolic, 10 oz.
Kyo Green Barley Grass Supplement powdered drink mix is the best combination of nutrients from the Land and Sea.
ProGreens Powder With Advanced Probiotic, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 9.3 oz.
ProGreens is an all-natural blended variety of "Super Foods" that provide broad-spectrum nutritional support from certified organic grasses and natural food factors not found in isolated vitamins or mineral concentrates.
ProGreens With Advanced Probiotic Formula, Allergy Research Group / Nutricology, 180 Caps
ProGreens is an all-natural blended variety of "Super Foods" that provide broad-spectrum nutritional support from certified organic grasses and natural food factors not found in isolated vitamins or mineral concentrates.
Spirulina Green Blends, Cleansing Formula Powder, 7.4 oz.
Earthrise Green Blends Cleansing Formula is a Spirulina-based green food that contains five key ingredients to help detoxify the body naturally.
Super Green Energy Food, SuperFood Supplement, Nature's Secret, 300 Tabs, 20 Convenient Day Packs
Super Green Energy Food, Green SuperFood Supplement, contains 6 superfoods and an Ultimate Bio-absorption Formula with 16 co-factors to ensure optimum digestion and assimilation of Ultimate Green.
Super Veggie Powder, Truman's Best, 3.5 oz.
Super Greens are great for survival storage or if you are on the go.
Vital Greens, Vital Earth, 180 Caps
180 Capsules - 30 Day Supply. 100% complete, live whole food nutrition. Concentrated blend from 'Land and Sea'. Rich in antioxidants, natural living plant enzymes, whole food vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and more.
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Mountain Rose Herbs: Barley Grass Powder, Bulk Herbs, Certified Organic, 4 oz. to 1 lb Sizes
Herbal Remedies: Barley Grass Supplements & Products
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HELPFUL PRODUCTS & FURTHER EDUCATION
Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-To-Z Guide To Supplements
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Prescription for Herbal Healing: The A-To-Z Reference To Common Disorders
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The Complete Guide to Natural Healing
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