Description

Barley grass is the leaf portion of the barley plant (Hordeum vulgare) that remains after the seeds have been removed. The barley plant, an annual that requires reseeding each year, reaches a height of up to 3 ft (about 1 m). The plant has an extensive history in human and animal nutrition. As a nutritional supplement, it is preferable to use young barley plants that have not yet developed seeds. Barley has served as a food staple in most cultures. The use of barley for food and medicinal purposes dates to antiquity.

Astounding amounts of vitamins and minerals are found in green barley leaves. The leaves have an ability to absorb nutrients from the soil. When barley leaves are 12-14 inches high, they contain many vitamins, minerals, and proteinsnecessary for the human diet, plus chlorophyll.