Barley Water

Barley is a good source of carbohydrate (69.4%), protein (11.5%), fiber (3.9%), thiamine, niacin, iron, pantothenic acid and pyridoxine; a fair source of riboflavin and a poor source of calcium. It is also very rich in starch. The greatest use of barley is for the preparation of malt, which converts starch into sugar, and is used in brewing (for making beer) and in the preparation of malt extract for incorporation in infant and invalid foods. Barley is an excellent food for anemic and nervous disorders because of its richness in iron and phosphoric acid. For diuretic effects, milk diluted with barley water is a common remedy. Barley is an excellent body builder, valuable in cases of underweight, stomach ulcers, diarrhea, and good for teeth, nails, hair as well as for sores in the mouth. It is also useful in fevers because of its soothing properties and is a recognized drink for the sick. Barley water with lemon juice and honey is a refreshing summer drink and a diuretic.

Pearl barley is a milled product from which the germ and most of the bran have been removed. It is consumed as an invalid food low in B vitamins and is mostly used for preparation of soups and infant feeding.

A dash of lime

Lime has several health benefits. Here’s how a dash of lime can help you in your daily health.

• Digestion: Lime has an irresistible scent which waters the mouth and thus aids primary digestion (the digestive saliva floods your mouth even before you taste it). Then the acids in it do the rest.
  

• Constipation: Primarily, the ample of acids present in lime helps clear the excretory system by washing and cleaning off the tracks, just like some acids are used to clean floor and toilets! Then the roughage in it is also helpful in easing constipation. But it is mainly due to high acids. An overdose of lime juice with salt also acts as an excellent purgative without any side effects, thereby giving relief in constipation.
  

• Peptic Ulcer: In addition to vitamin C, lime contains special compounds called Flavonoids (Limonoids such as Limonin Glucoside) which have anti oxidant, anti carcinogenic, anti biotic and detoxifying properties which help healing of peptic and oral ulcers.
  

• Respiratory disorders: The oil, containing Flavonoids and certain oils, extracted from lime is extensively used in anti congestive medicines such as balms, vaporizers, inhalers, etc due to presence of Kaempferol.