Wheatgrass

10 Reasons Why Wheat Grass Is A Super Food!

Wheat grass is a young wheat plant about 3 to 4 inches long that can be easily cultivated at home. This particular herb of Wheat grass is one among the best known natural reservoir for your overall health and longevity.

Health Benefits of Wheat grass

  • Being highly nutritious, it is a rich source of amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
  • All the more, a regular intake of Wheat grass extract or its juice is extremely beneficial in increasing the blood haemoglobin content.
  • Moreover, it also augments the immunity power in your body.

 

Wheatgrass

 

 

 

1. Cure for Anemia

 

The chlorophyll content present in Wheat grass resembles (in structure as well as properties) to a component of blood called ‘Haemin’. Thus, it aids in improving the blood picture.

 

2. Combats Skin Ailments

 

 

Wheat grass therapy has proved effective in curing many skin ailments like boils, acne, itching, inflammation, eczema and other skin allergies.  For this, you need to apply the juice of the same onto the affected skin and take in the desirable dose. Moreover, wheat grass acts as a blood purifier and natural antiseptic.

 

3. Anti-toxic And Germicidal Action

The chlorophyll component present in the Wheat grass has specific germicidal as well as anti-oxidant properties. This also tends to purify the blood by removing undesirable deposits and toxins from the body systems. And therefore it is recommendable as a curative as well as prophylactic therapy. 

 

4. Complete Food

 

Wheat grass contains many nutritional components.
  • There is the presence of chlorophyll content which is believed to be highly nutritive.
  • Not only this, a wide range of vitamins like Vitamin A, C, E, K and B 17 are present in this super food.
  • And also you can derive maximum number of minerals including iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous from this herb.
  • Other than these, it contains vital amino acids that are the building blocks of the proteins.
  • Studies have suggested that 1 kg of Wheat grass equals in nutritional supply to approx. 23 kilograms of green vegetables.

5. Improves Digestion And Assimilation

Presence of the vital components tends to activate the enzyme levels, which causes a better metabolism and assimilation of nutrients.

 

6. Beneficial For Throat Afflictions

Try gargles with the juice of Wheat grass and also swallow the same to get relief from sore throat, hoarseness of voice and vocal incompetence. 



7. Good For Natural Healing

Wheat grass juice can be applied to a wound or boil and find it heal faster and efficiently.

 

8. Recommended for Hair Maladies

 

You could even apply the same to your scalp to combat dandruff and brittle hair. Try a bath with water containing a few drops of Wheat grass juice added to it. This works as a natural cleanser.


9. For Sinusitis And Headaches

 

 

Another home remedy is for colds and headaches. Try a massage with the juice on your forehead and pour 2 drops in each nostril as nasal drops. It is also helpful in the malady of sinusitis.

 

10. Energy Tonic

 

 

Wheat grass is believed to be a wonderful elixir for the body. This is due to the fact that it largely rejuvenates and revitalizes the dormant energy levels. For this, the freshly extracted juice is to be consumed immediately for better benefits.

 

How To Take Wheat grass?

  • Wheat grass can be taken naturally in the form of fresh juice and extract.
  • The recommended dose of the juice is 100-ml approx. per day. 
  • And it should be taken preferably on an empty stomach.
  • It is a good idea to start with a low dose and gradually increase the same.
  • Or else you could simply chew the grass and ingest the juice and fiber.
  • Also, wheat grass is available in the market in the form of tablets as well as in powder form.

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About the Author:

Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant at Herboveda and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.

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