Benefits of Barley Green Herb

Green barley herb juice is squeezed from barley grass, before the grain forms, immediately after harvest. This results in naturally high nutritional value that provides very high-quality substances essential to human health, like protein and antioxidants. Garley green herb contains very high levels of a number of vitamins. Barley has been cultivated since at least 7,000 B.C. and has been used in many traditional herbal medicine practices.

Vitamins & Nutrients

• An 8-oz. glass of green barley herb juice contains more vitamin B1 than the same amount of cow's milk. It contains four times more B1 than two slices of whole wheat bread. Green barley herb juice contains eleven times more calcium than an equivalent serving of cow's milk and more calcium than a cup of spinach. An 8-oz. glass of the juice contains five times more iron than a cup of spinach. Barley green herb juice is also very high in vitamin C. An 8-oz. glass contains seven times more vitamin C than an average orange. One thing that surprises many people is the amount of protein contained in green barley herb juice. It contains about 45 percent protein. Because this isn't animal protein, it is a natural low-fat source of very healthy protein.

Weight Loss

• Because it is a low-fat source of protein, barley green juice is a good source of nutrition if you are trying to lose weight. With its other nutrients, it makes a good, balanced nutritional supplement.

Cholesterol & Blood Circulation

• Barley green herb juice contains the same type of fiber found in oat bran. As such, it is good for cholesterol reduction. It also contains the alkaloid hordenine, which can help with peripheral blood circulation problems.

Other Health Benefits

• Barley green herb juice has antioxidant and antiviral properties. It can help with cellular regeneration, is a good chlorophyll source, and can work well as a detoxifier. Specific conditions for which barley green herb juice is often recommended include stomach and colon disorders, duodenal ulcers and ulcerative colitis.

How to Take It

• Dehydrated barley green herb is available in many health food stores and natural markets. Although freshly squeezed juice is better, many benefits can be obtained from the dried juice. To prepare the dried juice, mix one or two teaspoons in an 8-oz. glass of water or juice. It is best to drink the juice a half-hour before or two hours after a meal.