Abstract

TRITICUM AESTIVUM- A GREEN GOLD

Satish Polshettiwar and Snehal Shivaji Khorate*

ABSTRACT

Triticum aestivum is a humble weed that is a powerhouse of nutrient and vitamins for the human body. It is commonly called as Wheatgrass (subspecies of the family Poaceae). In the form of fresh juice, it has high concentration of chlorophyll, active enzyme, vitamins and other nutrients for its immense medicinal potential (WGJ), known as green blood. It has been scientifically proved that molecules of human blood haemoglobin and that of wheatgrass chlorophyll are exactly the same. In the present review attempt have been made to provide detailed information on the Nutraceuticals, herbal importance of wheatgrass their chemical composition, pharmacological activity and analysis of trace elements which emphasizing the multitude potential of wheatgrass.

Keywords: Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum), Nutraceutical, Herbal, Green blood.