Barley Grass

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🌿Ingredients: Certified Organic Hordeum vulgare grass (young barley leaf) grown in Australia & New Zealand.
💊Capsule: HPMC plant fibre, approx. 370 mg dried barley grass per capsule.  🌱Daily Intake: 4 to 6 capsules , taken once or split into 2 doses 2–3 g daily (approximately 1–2 tsp) Best taken in the morning or early afternoon, either on an empty stomach or with a light meal for improved absorption of nutrients

 

Traditional Background

Barley Grass refers to the young, nutrient-dense leaves of the barley plant, harvested before the grain forms. For many decades it has been popular in wholefood and naturopathic traditions as a concentrated “green food” providing chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.

While not a classical “herb” in the historical sense, barley grass has been embraced by modern herbalists and wellness practitioners as a daily tonic for general vitality, gentle detoxification and additional micronutrient support, especially for those with low vegetable intake.

Active Constituents

Chlorophyll: The rich green pigment of barley grass is traditionally associated with healthy blood, oxygenation and overall cellular vitality in modern natural health systems.

Vitamins and minerals: Barley grass provides a broad spectrum of nutrients, including folate, vitamin K, vitamin C, carotenoids, potassium, magnesium and trace minerals, contributing to general nutritional intake.

Antioxidants: Carotenoids, flavonoids and related compounds present in barley grass help support the body’s natural antioxidant defences against everyday oxidative stress.

Fibre and polysaccharides: Gently supportive of bowel regularity and friendly gut flora, contributing to overall digestive wellness.

Traditional Uses

Daily green tonic: Barley grass is commonly taken as a daily “green drink” or capsule to complement a healthy diet and increase intake of phytonutrients and natural plant pigments.

Gentle detox support: In modern naturopathic practice, barley grass is often included in detox and cleansing programs to support the body’s own elimination and antioxidant systems.

Digestive wellbeing: The combination of fibre, chlorophyll and minerals helps support comfortable digestion, regular bowel movements and a healthy internal environment.

Alkalising balance: Many practitioners use barley grass as part of an “alkalising” lifestyle pattern, aiming to balance the typically acid-forming modern diet with mineral-rich green foods.

Properties

Barley grass is often described as:

  • Nutritive (food-like tonic)
  • Chlorophyll-rich and “blood supportive” in modern herbal terms
  • Gently detox-supportive
  • Mildly alkalising and mineral replenishing

 

Key Traditional Applications

Barley grass is commonly used to support:

  • Everyday energy and vitality
  • Additional intake of green plant nutrients
  • Healthy digestion and bowel regularity
  • The body’s natural detoxification pathways
  • Overall wellness in people with low vegetable consumption

Important Notes

Barley grass is made from the young green plant, not the mature grain. However, individuals with diagnosed coeliac disease or significant gluten sensitivity should consult their healthcare practitioner before use and ensure that any barley grass product they use is verified as gluten-free.

As a concentrated green food, barley grass may need to be introduced gradually for those with very sensitive digestion. If you experience persistent discomfort, reduce the amount or discontinue and seek professional advice.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.