Abstract

THE WHEAT GRASS - A LITERATURE REVIEW

Roma Anand and Pavan Singh*

Abstract

Wheatgrass can be traced in history over 5000 years to ancient Egypt and perhaps even early Mesopotamian civilization. Dr.Ann Wigmore was also a strong advocate for the consumption of wheatgrass as a part of Raw Food Diet. She was the founder of Hippocrates Health Institute believed that it would cleanse the body of toxins while providing a proper balance of nutrients to treat illness. Wheatgrass is the nature‟s finest medicine, its properties ranging from promotion of general wellbeing to cancer prevention. Wheatgrass contains chlorophyll, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamins A, C, K, E and B-complex, selenium and certain amino acids. Wheatgrass is a miraculous drug having antioxidants.

Keywords: Wheat, Wheatgrass.