{"product_id":"barley-grass-powder","title":"Barley Grass Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Hordeum vulgare \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther common names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Pearl Barley, Hordeum, Hulled Grain, Perlatum, Scotch Barley, Pot Barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin: United States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarley Grass \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis an extraordinarily nourishing food\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand a powerhouse of essential vitamins\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eamino acids, minerals, antioxidants\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand many more nutrients that your body needs every single day to optimize your health.  Try it as a support for improved digestion, detoxified system, increased energy, rejuvenated skin and healthier-looking hair and nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeneficial Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs an exceptional whole food, Barley Grass provides many essential nutrients that act together to optimize bodily functions.   It is easily assimilated into the system, giving our body quick access to vital nutrients and, thus, likely increase strength and stamina.  Barley Grass is considered especially useful for invalids, children and those in debilitated conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther supporting the use of Barley Grass as a nutritive, it is said that athletes and sports people who need more strength and stamina rely on Barley Grass, echoing its use in ancient Rome, where gladiators ate Barley before entering the arena. It is an energy-packed food and is even believed to increase sexual stamina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarley is considered one of the green grasses (reflecting its rich chlorophyll content), and chlorophyll-rich foods have been shown to counteract bad breath and body odor, stop bacterial growth, combat yeast fungi and detoxify the body of drugs and carcinogens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarley Grass is naturally alkaline, and its buffer minerals are said to neutralize excess acidic materials in the body and help maintain a healthy acidity\/alkalinity balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an expectorant, Barley Grass is believed to help loosen and expel phlegm and congestion. The herb's alkaloid, hordenine, is said to be a broncho-dilator and beneficial in cases of asthma, coughs and bronchitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarley Grass is believed to be an effective anti-inflammatory.  Recent research has discovered that it includes compounds (including chlorophyll) that relieve inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Barley Grass is said to repair and rebuild cells and tissue, it is thought to be good for skin rejuvenation, improved skin, nails and hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are current studies being conducted into the use of Barley Grass to control diabetes.  It is believed to have a hypoglycemic effect, preceded by a hyperglycemic action.  The high fiber is thought to be useful in diabetes patients when there is a low glycemic index and ability to reduce postprandial glucose.  Barley Grass may reduce high blood sugar and improve glucose tolerance; however, more research is needed before any conclusions may be drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarley Grass is considered a fine emollient or agent that softens and soothes tissue, and when used externally in a poultice, it is said to relieve sores, burns, tumors and wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Barley Grass Herbal Supplement is not recommended for pregnant women, and nursing mothers may wish to avoid the herb, as it is said to reduce excessive lactation and can reduce milk flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Hills Natural Foods","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":39322500235433,"sku":"BH-04","price":4.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":39322500268201,"sku":"BH-04","price":18.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":39322500300969,"sku":"BH-04","price":72.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/6381\/6105\/products\/Barley-Grass.png?v=1614413710","url":"https:\/\/green-hills-natural-foods.myshopify.com\/products\/barley-grass-powder","provider":"Green Hills Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}