Scientific Name - Hordeum vulgare

Properties - Nutritive, demulcent, lowers cholesterol

Common Uses - Use in soup, or "barley water" to sooth gastro-intestinal inflammation. The germinating grain may relieve bronchial congestion.

Parts Used - Grain

Locating & Handling - Available in most grocery stores, cereal section.

Caution - None.

Origin - Used in early Egypt.