Barley is rich in minerals (calcium and potassium) and B-complex vitamins, which makes it useful for convalescents or people suffering from stress. Barley has been used for its restorative qualities, in medicine and in cooking, for thousands of years. Malt is produced from barley.
BARLEY WATER
• Add 2 tablespoons of pearl barley to 1 pt. (500ml) of water and boil for 10 minutes.
• Strain, and add barley to a fresh pint of water.
• Boil for another 10 minutes.
USES
• Barley water can be used in the treatment of respiratory disorders, and eases dry, tickling coughs.
• Barley water can be used for urinary tract infections and cystitis, and can ease flatulence and colic.
• Cooked barley is easily digested and nutritious, and is a traditional remedy for constipation and diarrhea.
• Barley water reduces acid in the spleen if drunk twice a day for a month.
• Make a poultice of barley flour to reduce inflammation of the skin.
• Barley may help to prevent heart disease, as it promotes the normal functioning of the heart and is able to stabilize blood pressure.
• Eat in soups and stews when convalescing.
• Barley poultices can be applied to soothe inflamed skin
PROPERTIES
• Nutritious
• Anti-infl ammatory, particularly to the urinary and digestive systems
• Used in the treatment of respiratory disorders
• Taken daily, it may lower cholesterol levels
Thursday, 9 January 2014
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