Wheatgrass is a food prepared from the cotyledons of the common wheat plant. It can either be found as a juice or as a powedered concentrate. It is a powerhouse of nutrients and is known for its ability to increase immunity and help deal with cancer. The health benefits that are attributed to wheatgrass came to light when the peple of the western world first consumed it in the 1930s.

Wheatgrass has proven to be one of the best health-reviving herbs and its benefits include the treatment of bowel problems, high blood pressure, nausea, constipation and acidity. It also aids in weight loss, oral care and detoxification of the body.

Wheatgrass is stocked with potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, also known as alpha tocopherol, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, pantothenic acid, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium, calcium, sodium and approximately ninety more nutrients. It is also rich in protein. Thirty miligrams of wheatgrass has the same nutritional value of 1 kilo of green leafy vegetables. Wheatgrass also contains enzymes such as cytochrome oxidase, protease, amylase, transhydrogenase and lipase. There are also 19 different types of amino acids present in wheatgrass. All the nutrients and amino acids allow the body to increase red blood cell production, thereby increasing oxygenation.

Medicinal Applications:

The basic benefit of wheatgrass is that is helps in treating issues in the gastrointestinal tract and it eases the problems that occur in the bowels as well. It can also effectively treat rectal bleeding and it can stimulate smooth bowel movements, while reducing constipation.

Wheatgrass powder is very rich in chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is responsible for the detoxification of the body. Apart from its detoxification properties, it can increase the amount of oxygen sent to every cell.

Cholophyll within the wheatgrass is practically identical to that of the hemoglobin which is found within the blood of a human. Because of the simularities the two share, the bdy is able to make hemoglobin from the chlorophyll with ease.

Cancer causing agents are also nullifies by chlorophyll, so wheatgrass defends the body from harmful carcinogens, thereby preventing malfunctioning and premature aging.

Wheatgrass is undoubtedly extremely nutritious and a very small amount is needed to provide the body with important nutrients and minerals, amino acids and vitamins.

The toxins present in te gums and teeth are also removed when wheatgrass is used as a gargle.

The fiber content present in the herb is known to treat constipation and revitalize various metabolic procedures.

Wheatgrass helps to cleanse and detoxify the body. The lymph nodes are drained of all toxins and the mucus in the body can be broken up and eliminated, resulting in eliminating nausea.

Wheatgrass encourages weight loss, due to its high fiber content. It also provides the body with so much energy that the excess fat caused by improper diet is burnt out, resulting in weight loss. This can be included in various weight loss diet plans like an all-protein diet plan, for instance.

The consumption of wheatgrass lowers the blood pressure because the count of red blood cells is increased. This subsequently reduces the risk of various cardiac diseases.

Wheatgrass helps maintain the system's acidity, as it is an extremely alkaline herb. This balances the pH levels of the body, thereby promoting better function in carious parts of the body.

Wheatgrass has been shown to contain large amounts of amino acids, which are necessary to the building of protein.

This is to inform you that we are not doctors. What is written above has a simple character and in no way replaces medical application. Always consult your doctor about your health issues.