Tag: Barley leaf

Dating back to ancient civilizations, barley grass has been a vital part of the human diet for millennia, with historical sources suggesting cultivation began around 10,000 years ago in the Middle East. This potent plant, the young leaf of the barley plant, is also known by several other names, reflecting its rich history and nutritional value.

First cultivated around 7000 BC, barley is one of the oldest domesticated grains known to humanity. Its young leaves are dehydrated and ground into a nutritious powder, and what is another name for barley grass powder is often its scientific designation, *Hordeum vulgare*, or simply 'barley greens'.