Wheat Grass (Triticum aestivum L.) Benefits Health in a Pandemic Scenario

Naghma Hassan; Muhammad Shahin Siddique

doi:10.55544/jrasb.1.1.5

Authors

Naghma Hassan 1Department of Biology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA.
Muhammad Shahin Siddique 2Department of Biology, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.1.1.5

Keywords:

Wheat Grass, Triticum aestivum L., COVID-19, medicinal plant, Ayurvedic medicine

Abstract

This review study focused on wheat grass; an important Indian medicinal plant that has long been utilised in Ayurvedic medicine. For its healing properties, wheat grass juice includes every mineral possible along with vitamins A and B-Complex (combined). For its healing properties, wheat grass juice includes every mineral possible along with vitamins A and B-Complex (combined) (K). It includes 17 amino acids, the building blocks of protein, making it a high-protein food source. Superoxide dismutation enzymes help break down superoxide radicals in tissues and organs. Grass fed wheat seems to lower blood glucose levels. According to study, wheat grass juice improves general health by increasing strength, endurance, and overall happiness. Wheat grass juice consumption is widespread in both urban and rural areas. Thus, it is vital to study the therapeutic advantages of these active components present in young wheat grass on both healthy and COVID-19 affected patients to cure diseases by boosting the immune system and preventing infection and disease.

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