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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Hordeum distichon, Hordeum spp
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Various parts of the entire plant, frequently differing by
country and/or culture
Chemicals this herb contains:
Ash
Cellulose
Hordenine
Invert sugar
Lignin
Malt
Nitrogen
Pectin
Pentosan
Protein
Starch
Sucrose
KNOWN EFFECTS
Provides nutrition to body.
Miscellaneous information:
Barley is a grain and primarily contains nutrients.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Is used as a "restorative" following stomach and intestinal
irritations.
Protects scraped tissues.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are allergic or sensitive to barley or gluten.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Barley infested with fungus can cause poisoning in animals.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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