Health And Medical Benefits Of Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass is a variety of grass similar to barley, oats and rye. It refers to grass grown indoors in containers for between 8 and 10 days and is then squeezed into fresh juice.

Wheatgrass has a variety of health, medical and therapeutic benefits. It has been said that the juice is capable of cleansing the body, neutralising toxins, slowing down the aging process and, some reports suggest wheatgrass helps to prevent the formation of cancerous cells.

Wheatgrass is a source of beta carotene and B vitamins, plus vitamins C, E, H and K and has been found to contain 90 different minerals and 19 amino acids. Wheatgrass contains more iron than spinach and more protein than meat, fish, eggs and dairy produce.

Wheatgrass has been found to be 70% chlorophyll and because of this is capable of healing tissues, purifying the liver, improving blood sugar levels and flushing out harmful toxins. This makes it an ideal addition to your diet if you are trying to lose weight. Chlorophyll is also antibacterial and can be used internally and externally as a healer.

Wheatgrass juice can be used for constipation and keeping the bowells open. Gargle with wheatgrass juice for easing the pain associated with a sore throat.