Botanical name: Hordeum Vulgare
Other name: Mai ya, Pearl barley, Pot barley, Scotch barley
Barley grass, derived from the barley plant, has been a part of human use for millennia. Originating in regions of Europe, Asia, and Africa, it stands as one of the oldest domesticated crops with its cultivation dating back to the Fertile Crescent in the Near East—an area celebrated for its rich natural resources. Beyond its historical significance, barley grass powder is recognized as a comprehensive source of protein, rendering it a valuable supplement for those adhering to a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Medicinal Uses:
- It possibly helps improve energy
- Source of antioxidants
- May support healthy digestion and regularity
- May support healthy alkalizing in the internal body
- May support a healthy immune system response
- Source of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
- May support the body’s raw building blocks, hair, skin, and nails
- May support a healthy detoxification response
- May support cognitive health and clear thinking
