Wheat Grass Extract
Species Name: Triticum aestivum
Also Known As: wheat grass, bread wheat, couchgrass
Wheat is considered to be one of the cereal grasses. Wheat grasses grow similarly to the lawn grass found in your yard. The planted wheat seeds send up small green shoots which are harvested when they are young.
It is grown by soaking the seeds in clean water until they sprout and grow shoots that are approximately two inches long. This process normally takes about ten days indoors and several months outdoors.
There is even a kit to grow your own wheat grass at home and a juicer made specifically for wheat grass.
What is wheat grass extract? The dried leaves of the wheat grass plant can be freeze dried and powdered or dehydrated at low temperatures to make a powder.
Typically the powder is added to teas, smoothies, or cereals for consumption.
It also comes in the form of capsules and tablets. The juice extract is made when it is freshly squeezed by running the sprouts through a juicer.
Home Remedies Using Wheat Grass Extract:
Benefits and Uses of Wheat Grass Extract:
In 1925 Dr. Charles F. Schnabel found that wheat grass improved egg production in chickens by a high percentage. It was also shown to increase the health benefits of cows milk giving it the name of "grass juice factor" referring to whatever mysterious qualities it had that promoted health.
These and other findings led to more curiosity about this grass that was once used even by the Egyptians 5000 years ago for its health benefits. As more research and health benefits showed up for this extract, it seemed to grow and grow in popularity.
It was found that wheat grass juice contains chlorophyll which resembles the structure of hemoglobin an important carrier of oxygen. It has been said to increase the production of hemoglobin giving the body more oxygen available to fight cancer cells.
It can also purify the blood of heavy metals and create more volume of blood by increasing red-blood cells.
It contains minerals and vitamins like B12, A, C, E, iron, calcium and magnesium. It also contains antioxidants and amino acids. This cereal grass often referred to as a super food shows promise to:
- Kill cancer cells
- Lower blood pressure
- Activate metabolism
- Help with peptic ulcers
- Protect blood and liver
It can also help with constipation diarrhea and gastrointestinal problems.
Externally it is used for itching, athletes foot, boils, sores, scalp issues and tumors. It is said to even help with grey hair by possibly reversing the process.
It has also been purported to increase energy and stamina, provide a clearer mental focus, allow you to control your weight and have fewer colds.
Side Effects of Wheat Grass Extract:
Wheat grass extract may reduce lactation in nursing mothers. If pregnant or nursing please consult with a doctor before using wheat grass.
May cause diarrhea, stomach discomfort, nausea, and headache.
If allergic to wheat or mold that can grow on wheat do not use this product.
May contain gluten.
