YAVA (BARLEY-HORDEUM VULGARE) - A FOOD AND PANACEA
*Dr. Harshitha K. J. and Dr. Gurubasavaraj Yalagachin
ABSTRACT
A well planned diet and proper dietary practices plays a major role in promotion of health. Yava is in practice since ancient period due to its rich nutritional entities and various therapeutic benefits. This paper reviews the identity of Yava, its uses, nutritional elements, pharmacological actions, its therapeutic approach as a diet (Pathya), scientific evidences that can re-establish Yava as a food in both healthy and ill. Hence Yava(Barley) can be an Ahara Dravya used in protective, promotive and curative perspective of our health.
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