International Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology(IJRASB)
Year : 2020, Volume : 7, Issue : 5
First page : ( 141) Last page : ( 145)
Print ISSN : 0000-0000. Online ISSN : 2349-8889.
Article DOI : 10.31033/ijrasb.7.5.20

Review on: Growing a glass of rich immune booster at your home: Triticum aestivum L. (wheat grass) beneficial effect on health in this pandemic scenario

Balakrishnan Shalini*

Department of Biotechnology, Kalyan P.G. College, Chhattisgarh, India

* Corresponding Author: shalini.balan17@gmail.com

Online published on 4 January, 2021.

Abstract

In this review article attention is put towards the common India medicinal plant, Wheat grass that has been put into use as a part of Ayurvedic medicine. Wheat grass juice is an effective healer because it contains all mineral known to man and vitamins A, B-Complex, C E and K. It is extremely rich in protein and contains 17 amino acids, the building blocks of protein. It contains enzymes that decomposes superoxide radicals in the body. Wheat grass seems to have positive effects on blood sugar levels. Wheat grass juice seems to increase strength and endure and renew health. Wheat grass juice consumption is seen both in urban and rural diet style. Thus, it is necessary to study and research the relevant medicinal effect of these active components found in young wheat grass on both normal and COVID effected patients to fight the diseases by enhancing the function of immune system to ward off infection and diseases.

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Keywords

Triticum aestivum, Wheat grass, Apigenin, Quercitin, Luteoline.

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