AYURVEDIC FOODS

Barley Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Barley: Barley with Basil & Avocado
Recipes with Barley: Barley with Basil & Avocado
Barley is a cooling diuretic and ideal grain for Kapha. It's high insoluble fiber content effectively regulates blood sugar levels. Slower absorption of glucose from the intestines results in lower fasting levels and reducing spikes in blood sugar levels after a meal.

Barley (and many high fiber foods) increase the release of bile from the liver and gall bladder, aiding fat metabolism. Since bile is an oily substance, release of bile directly lowers triglycerrides and cholesterol in the blood. As an added bonus, the high fiber content holds your appetite longer, so you won't find yourself snacking on high calorie foods.

Barley soothes irritated, inflamed bowels. It's fiber has been shown to repair the intestinal lining of the gut.

It also 'liquefies' the blood due to the presence of alkylpyrazine, cleansing the blood of impurities. Barley is demulcent, i.e. slightly slimy, acting as a laxative.

About Barley

Barley has an ancient history, and was first cultivated in the Near East.

Buying & Preparation

Barley may be purchased as a dried grain similar to rice, puffed, or as a malt.

Cooking Barley

Cook the dried grain similarly to rice. It is often used as a thickener in soups and to provide a soft texture. Barley bread is enjoyed in many cultures such as in Scotland. Barley may be roasted first before cooking. Barley malt may be used as a sweetener or to make beer.

Roasted barley tea is popular in Korea and Japan. Served hot in winter and cold in summer. From wikipedia, "Consuming non-fermented barley-based beverages is an ancient practice spanning across the globe; barley water is a popular traditional soft drink in Britain and a similar drink, aguas frescas is frequently sold by street vendors in Mexico."

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Is Barley Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c
SPECIES: Hordeum vulgare
FAMILY: Poaceae

PREPARATION: BOILED
EAT IN: SPRING
FOR OCCASION: ON-THE-MEND

Metabolic Nature of Barley

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Bland

BLAND

Bland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.

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Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Affinity: Kidney Bladder Urinary
Family: Poaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Barley
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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,
Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Satisfies Stomach

STRONG SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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,
Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Constituents:
Carbohydrate,
Inositol

INOSITOL

Inositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.

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, Melatonin,
Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Barley

Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, Nutritive, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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Flax Seed

Flax Seed has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, Nutritive, Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative

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Amaranth

Amaranth has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative, Demulcent, Nutritive

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Popped Amaranth

Popped Amaranth has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative, Demulcent, Nutritive

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Sorghum Flour

Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, High-fiber-laxative, Spleen-tonic, Demulcent, Nutritive

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Stinging Nettles

Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive

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Asparagus

Asparagus has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Appetite-suppressant, Internal-detoxicant

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Artichoke

Artichoke has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative

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Artichoke Hearts

Artichoke Hearts has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative

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Mung Bean

Mung Bean has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Diuretic, Nutritive, High-fiber-laxative, Satisfies-stomach

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Barley

Cornsilk

Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Demulcent, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive

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Asparagus root

Asparagus root has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive

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Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Lowers-blood-sugar, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant

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Red Clover

Red Clover has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive

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Neem Leaf

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Demulcent

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Vidari

Vidari has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Nutritive

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar

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Punarnasava

Punarnasava has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic

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Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root

Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Diuretic

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Impact of Barley

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Barley affect your temperature?

0
4
13
8
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your ear temperature?

1
23
1
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your sweat quantity?

0
1
20
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the color of your skin?

0
2
4
0
19
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the color of your tongue body?

3
2
0
20
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the swelling of your tongue body?

3
6
16
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your appetite/hunger?

5
10
6
3
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your digestion speed?

0
5
9
5
6
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

TOXINS

How did Barley affect the amount of gas & bloating?

1
1
10
11
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your stool smell?

0
3
15
6
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

Tongue: How did Barley affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

2
5
10
8
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the color of your tongue coating?

3
0
4
4
14
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your throat soreness?

2
20
3
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your urine smell?

0
1
22
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
2
21
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your sweat smell?

0
1
22
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your acne?

5
17
3
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your freckles/moles?

0
25
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
1
2
0
3
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
19
No Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
2
22
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

HYDRATION

How did Barley affect your urine frequency/quantity?

2
4
12
6
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the dryness of your skin?

11
1
13
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

5
19
1
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
4
18
3
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Barley affect your ear pressure?

4
20
1
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your congestion?

7
16
2
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

8
12
5
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Barley affect your energy levels?

3
11
8
2
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your muscle tension?

0
4
15
6
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your anxiety?

0
6
11
7
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the stillness of your tongue?

2
18
5
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

DIGESTION

How did Barley affect the amount of gas & bloating?

1
1
10
11
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

2
5
17
1
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your appetite/hunger?

5
10
6
3
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your digestion speed?

0
5
9
5
6
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

TONGUE

How did Barley affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
4
18
3
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

Tongue: How did Barley affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

2
5
10
8
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the swelling of your tongue body?

3
6
16
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the color of your tongue body?

3
2
0
20
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the stillness of your tongue?

2
18
5
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the color of your tongue coating?

3
0
4
4
14
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

STOOL

How did Barley affect your stool smell?

0
3
15
6
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your stool consistency?

1
5
4
12
3
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your stool frequency/quantity?

6
9
4
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your stool color?

2
0
2
3
18
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your stool lightness?

1
7
13
3
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

URINE

How did Barley affect your urine frequency/quantity?

2
4
12
6
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
2
21
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your urine clarity?

4
16
5
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your urine smell?

0
1
22
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your urine lightness?

0
4
17
4
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

SWEAT

How did Barley affect your sweat smell?

0
1
22
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your sweat quantity?

0
1
20
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

SKIN

How did Barley affect the color of your skin?

0
2
4
0
19
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your freckles/moles?

0
25
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your acne?

5
17
3
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the dryness of your skin?

11
1
13
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

EYE

How did Barley affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
1
2
0
3
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
19
No Change
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
2
22
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

5
19
1
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

ENT

How did Barley affect your throat soreness?

2
20
3
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

8
12
5
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your ear temperature?

1
23
1
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your congestion?

7
16
2
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your ear pressure?

4
20
1
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

SYSTEMIC

How did Barley affect your anxiety?

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6
11
7
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your temperature?

0
4
13
8
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your energy levels?

3
11
8
2
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your muscle tension?

0
4
15
6
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

HEART

How did Barley affect your heart rhythm?

2
21
2
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

0
1
23
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)

How did Barley affect your heart rate?

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4
15
5
1
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 25 Study ID:56 (2021-10-27 - 2021-11-05)


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Barley may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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About John Joseph Immel

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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