Wheat Grass

Species name:  Agropyron.

This herb has been around for thousands of years and has many different uses of note in human history. Today it is often used to make juice which is used in herbal remedies for many common conditions. It can even be grown at home which makes it a popular herbal supplement.

What is Wheat grass?: Wheat grass is an herb that has been often used for medicinal purposes. It is often made into a juice drink and consumed this way. Sometimes called “the nectar of the gods”, juice made from wheat grass is considered so good for the blood it is the closest thing to blood itself.

Many people grow their own wheat grass for making their own healthy drinks at home. It is easy and fast to grow and maintain your own wheat from your home so you always have plenty of fresh wheat grass to enjoy. Wheat is considered one of the cereal grasses. Other cereal grasses include barley, oats, rice, rye, kamut and spelt. They grow similarly to the grass in your lawn at home. The planted seeds send up small green shoots which are crowded with enzymes and strength.

Home remedies using Wheat Grass:

Benefits of Wheat Grass:

What are the benefits to wheat grass and why do so many people choose to take this every day as a supplement and to help them feel better and have healthier bodies? There are many benefits to wheat grass. Wheat grass contains Vitamins A, B, C, E and K as well as Calcium, Chlorophyll, Iron, Lecithin, Magnesium, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus, Potassium and many Amino Acids and Trace Elements that the body needs to remain healthy. It is also up to 30% protein which makes it very good for you.

This herb is considered very helpful to the blood systems of the body so people who may have certain blood or immune disorders can see improvement from it as well. Another benefit to wheat grass is that it does not contain the ingredient gluten when it is still in this green, vegetative state so people who typically have allergies to wheat can still have wheat grass.

Uses of Wheat Grass:

  • To help heal
  • To detoxify
  • As a dietary supplement
  • Increase energy levels
  • Made into juice for consumption

Side Effects of Wheat Grass:

If you are not used to taking wheat grass some side effects may include stomach discomfort and headache.