Benefits of Barley :

Mentioned below are the best health benefits of Barley. Barley gives benefits during pregnancy period and is used in Ayurveda for medicinal purposes. 

Inhibits Formation of Stones in Gall :

The gallbladder is a very small organ located in the lower part of the liver. In the gallbladder, the bile acids form that help to dissolve the fat that causes weight gain. Gallstones are solid particles that form spontaneously in the gallbladder.

Although these stones can often cause large amounts of damage and dissolve spontaneously, the large amounts of gallstones can get stuck in the gallbladder and cause severe pain and side effects.

Often in such cases, doctors will first try to dissolve the stones as much as possible, and if this is not possible they will perform surgery to remove the gallbladder. But the high fiber content in barley has been scientifically proven to help reduce the production of gallstones and dissolve large stones. The insoluble fiber found in barley indeed can inhibit the formation and growth of gallstones, which greatly reduces the chance of surgery.

Barley Helps in Curing Impotency :

Barley is known to contain arginine and nitric oxide, both of which are responsible for penile erection and can treat penile dysfunction. Arginine is also known to increase sperm and egg cell production. Including barley grains in the diet regularly can stimulate sexual performance in both men and women.

Barley Helps in Preventing Asthma :

14.5 kDa is a barley endosperm protein and a major allergen in baker’s asthma disease. This is an airborne occupational ailment, mostly prevalent in confectioneries and bakeries. It proves to be a very effective preventive measure for such kinds of major wheat-flour allergens.

Barley for the brain :

The antidepressant potential of young barley leaf has been studied. It might help regulate the brain levels of nerve growth factors (insulin-like protein, which regulates the growth and development of neurons).

Barley contains vitamins and minerals that might help with stress-related psychiatric problems, maybe even depression. Barley green leaves, rich in vitamins and minerals might show memory-enhancing effects.

Barley for gastrointestinal tract :

By activating the gut system and decreasing the pH, young barley leaf powder with water-insoluble dietary fiber may increase fecal volume and laxative activity. Barley may be helpful for ulcerative colitis, pancreatitis, and other gastrointestinal tract problems.

By stimulating the growth of probiotics, a germinated barley foodstuff might help ulcerative colitis. Selenium-rich barley might have a positive effect on stomach ulcers. In drug-treated rats, the dietary fiber of germinated barley may help constipation by causing the proliferation of colonic crypts (glands in the colon).

Barley Benefits for Rheumatoid Arthritis :

Consuming a high-fiber diet decreases inflammation. Some whole grains like barley containing soluble fiber, helps the body to absorb nutrients better and reduce any pain related to swelling and inflammation of the joints or arthritis.

Barley for cancer :

The combined effects of high alkalinity, a powerful antioxidant, phytochemicals, flavonoids, and chlorophyll in barley might hinder cancer cell development. The phytochemical combinations of barley might be helpful against breast cancer.

Green barley extract might exhibit anticancer potential due to its possible antiproliferative and cell-killing effects in human leukemia (white blood cell cancer), lymphoma (lymphatic system cancer), and breast cancer cells.