Uses for Barley Water

"Let food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Each one of the substances in a person's diet, acts upon the body and changes it in some unique way, and upon these changes the whole life depends, whether in health, in sickness or convalescent."  

Hippocrates 2 000 years ago.

Barley Water is a time-honored natural drink packed with health benefits that support your wellbeing in simple, refreshing ways. 

Made by boiling barley grains in the water, this gentle beverage is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help hydrate the body, aid digestion and promote clear skin

Whether enjoyed as a soothing drink on a warm day or used as a natural remedy for everyday wellness, barley water offers a wholesome boost that fits seamlessly into your daily routine,

Barley Water has long been known as a heart medicine due to the fact that it simply soaks up cholesterol.

It also has antiviral and anticancer activity and contains potent antioxidants including cotrienols.

Barley water is equally well known in feeding infants; it soothes internal inflammations and is valuable in kidney and bladder disorders.

Cholestrol Barley is loaded with beta glucan, a type of soluble fiber that forms a gel in the small intestine. Cholesterol in the body clings to this gel which is then excreted from the body. Barley is one of the richest sources of a powerful antioxidant called tococotrienols.   Tocotrienols fight heart disease from two fronts, one by stopping free-radical oxidation that makes LDL cholesterol more likely to become gooey and adhere to the artery walls and secondly, they act on the liver to reduce the body's natural production of cholesterol.

Reduction in the formation of Blood Clots

• Barley also contains lignans which is a compound that also has antioxidant abilities which helps prevent tiny blood clots from forming, further reducing the risk of heart disease.

Cancer Prevention 

• Barley contains Selenium and there is evidence that Selenium helps protect us against cancer and especially when combined with antioxidants that Barley has plenty of.

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• Tocotrienols fight heart disease from two fronts, one by stopping free-radical oxidation that makes LDL cholesterol more likely to become gooey and adhere to the artery walls and secondly, they act on the liver to reduce the body's natural production of cholesterol.

Reduction in the formation of Blood Clots 

• Barley also contains lignans which is a compound that also has antioxidant abilities which helps prevent tiny blood clots from forming, further reducing the risk of heart disease.

Cancer Prevention 

• Barley contains Selenium and there is evidence that Selenium helps protect us against cancer and especially when combined with antioxidants that Barley has plenty of.

Stomach Ulcers 

• The blandness of barley water helps heal and soothe stomach ulcers.

Digestive Problems 

• Betaglucan a type of soluble fiber contained in Barley soaks up lots of water in the colon thereby helping with digestion work  and preventing constipation.

Dandruff

• Zinc deficiency can lead to dandruff and Barley is a good source of zinc, so add it to your diet when you get a hint of dandruff starting.

Asthma 

• Barley contains Hordenine which helps relieve bronchial spasm and releases tension in the lungs hugely helpful for asthma sufferers.

More uses for Barley

Blood Sugar Control

Diarrhea

Immune System Health

Kidney Stones

Bladder ailments

Prevents tooth Decay.

Prevents Hair Loss

Minerals and Vitamins found in Barley

• B-Vitamins
  
  
• Vitamins C and K
  
  
• Potassium
  
  
• Phosphorus
  
  
• Selenium
  
  
• Magnesium
  
  
• Zinc
  
  
• Calcium
  

Barley in Soup

Rather use Pearl Barley if you want to prepare quickly, and like other grains, cover with water and allow to simmer half covered until the kernels are tender. (about an hour) A more nutritious choice is hulled barley found at health food stores the only downside been the cooking time, you would have soak overnight and then allow to slow cook until tender. Remember to allow a pot size which will accommodate the expansion of the kernels.

Drain the water and add the cooked kernels to your soup or stew, I personally, love barley in soup, which probably goes back to my childhood when My Mother never dished up a soup without barley.

Barley Water

Cook the Barley as explained above and then save the drained water and store in the fridge. Drink a glass daily, adding some lemon juice  especially if been used to help with coughs, sore throats and symptoms of bronchitis.

Barley in Muffins

Buy Barley Flakes and add to your muffin or cookie mix to get the advantages of the healing powers of barley.

Barley for Coughs

Barley for Constipation

YOUR NATURAL MEDICINE CHEST

What to Keep in your Medicine Chest

Arnica
Keep a tube of this cream for relief for muscle strains as well as bruises.

Calendula
Use the dried flowers to make a tea and use for stressful situations and also stomach upsets.

Chamomile
Use the dried flowers to make a tea and use for stressful situations and also stomach upsets.

Echinacea
An absolute must for your herbal medicine chest for respiratory congestion and muscle soreness.

Eucalyptus
An absolute must for your herbal medicine chest for respiratory congestion and muscle soreness.

Ginger
Use this herb as a fresh root from your veggie store, or if you like gardening, grow them, it is an excellent medication for colds, respiratory congestion, nausea and stomach upsets

Lavender
Keep Lavender as an essential oil for stress, insomnia and headaches.

Tea Tree
Use as an essential oil for skin infections and insect bites.

Valerian
Use as an extract for mild pain relief and insomnia

YOUR NATURAL MEDICINE CHEST

What to Keep in your Medicine Chest

Arnica
Keep a tube of this cream for relief for muscle strains as well as bruises.

Calendula
Use the dried flowers to make a tea and use for stressful situations and also stomach upsets.

Chamomile
Use the dried flowers to make a tea and use for stressful situations and also stomach upsets.

Echinacea
An absolute must for your herbal medicine chest for respiratory congestion and muscle soreness.

Eucalyptus
An absolute must for your herbal medicine chest for respiratory congestion and muscle soreness.

Ginger
Use this herb as a fresh root from your veggie store, or if you like gardening, grow them, it is an excellent medication for colds, respiratory congestion, nausea and stomach upsets

Lavender
Keep Lavender as an essential oil for stress, insomnia and headaches.

Tea Tree
Use as an essential oil for skin infections and insect bites.

Valerian
Use as an extract for mild pain relief and insomnia

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