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barley, pearl
nutrition

definition

barley, pearl:

Ayurvedic:

Chinese:
» qualities: cooling, sweet, salty
» actions: diuretic, strengthens Spleen, Gall Bladder; clears Heat, detoxifies, affects Stomach/Spleen
» uses: indigestion, diarrhea, jaundice

naturopathic:
» qualities: acid-forming food
» actions: may inhibit cancer, improves bowel function, laxative
» uses: constipation, barley water or broth used in stomach ulcers, diarrhea; externally - barley poultice for skin diseases and burns

biochemical: high in phosphorus, iron; vitamin B-complex
» form: light pearled barley
» portion: 1 cup
» calories (kcal): 698
» weight (g): 200
» water (%): 11.1
» protein (g): 16.4
» fat (g): 2
» carbohydrates (g): 158
» unsaturated fatty acid (g):
» saturated fatty acid (g):
» calories from fat (%): 2.6
» cholesterol (mg):
» dietary fiber (g):
» vitamin A (RE):
» vitamin A (IU):
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.24
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.1
» vitamin B3 (mg): 6.2
» vitamin B6 (mg):
» vitamin B12 (mcg):
» vitamin C (mg):
» vitamin E (IU): 2.25
» folic acid (mcg):
» pantothenic acid (mg):
» sodium (mg): 6
» potassium (mg): 320
» calcium (mg): 32
» phosphorus (mg): 378
» magnesium (mg):
» iron (mg): 4
» zinc (mg):
» copper (mg):
» manganese (mg):

Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 288
Carper, p. 126
Lu, p. 104
Ni, p. 75


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