Barley
Overview
Barley is a type of Cereal Grain. It is the world's fourth most important Cereal crop.
Botanical Name
Hordeum vulgare
Barley is from the Grass (Gramineae) family.
Health Benefits of Barley
Digestive System
Barley may alleviate Constipation in up to 79% of cases. [1]
Barley may alleviate Flatulence.
Excretory System
Barley (water) may alleviate the Pain of Kidney Stones.
Immune System
Barley may help to prevent some forms of Cancer (due to Protease Inhibitors suppressing the action of various carcinogens within the intestinal tract): [2]
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