Barley
Hordeum vulgare
Generally Safe
Consult Doctor
Also known as: Barley, Common Barley, Pearl Barley
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Therapeutic Uses
Inflammatory conditions of the upper respiratory tract with cough and hoarseness; gastric and intestinal inflammation; skin inflammations (poultice); mastitis (barley malt poultice). One of the oldest cultivated medicinal grains — used in traditional medicine since antiquity.
Herbal Actions
Demulcent, emollient, nutritive, antimicrobial (gram-positive bacteria), anti-inflammatory, soothing to mucous membranes
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Avoid in celiac disease and gluten intolerance (contains gluten). Generally very safe.
Side Effects: Bloating with large amounts. Gluten content — avoid in celiac disease.