Dr. G.H. Earp-
Thomas, a scientist and soil expert, isolated over one hundred
elements from fresh wheat grass and concluded that it is a
complete food. |
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Constituent
of Wheat Grass |
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chief constituent of wheat grass is chlorophyll which nature
utilises as a body cleanser, rebuilder and neutraliser of
toxins. Dr. Fisher, a Noble Prize winner, used chlorophyll
to treat anaemia. As early as July, 1940, the American Journal
of Surgery, reported 1,2000 cases of peritonitis, brain ulcer,
pyorrhoea and skin disorders cured by chlorophyll.
The chlorophyll molecule bears close resemblance to haemoglobin,
the red pigmentation in human blood, and differs only in the
central element which in blood is iron and in chlorophyll,
magnesium. Owing to their close molecular resemblance, Frans
Miller, another scientist, believed that chlorophyll is the
natural blood building element for all plant eaters and humans.
Dr. Birscher, a research scientist, cells chlorophyll “concentrated
sun power.” According to him, “Chlorophyll increases
the function of the heart, affects the vascular system, the
intestines, the uterus and the lungs. It raises the basic
nitrogen exchange and is therefore a tonic which, considering
its stimulating properties, cannot be compared with any other.”
Doctors Gurskin, Redpath and Davis at temple university used
chlorophyll to successfully treat over one thousand patients
for all forms of ear, nose and throat problems. Dr. Carroll
Wright found chlorophyll effective in chronic ulcer.
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Wheat
Grass Juice Therapy |
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grass juice furnishes the body with vital nourishment, providing
extra energy to the body. This juice contains nearly 70 per
cent of chlorophyll. It is a rich source of vitamins A, B,
C and contains minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus,
potassium, sodium, sulphur, cobalt, and zinc. The chlorophyll
contained in wheat grass juice is very beneficial for the
body. It purifies the blood due to its high vitamin and mineral
contents. This property is used by the body to cleanse and
rebuild itself. By drinking this juice regularly, toxins can
be neutralised. It thus helps to maintain good health.
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| Skin Diseases |
If
has been scientifically proved that chlorophyll arrests growth
and development of harmful bacteria. Wheat grass therapy can
thus be effectively used for skin diseases and ulcerated wounds.
By retarding bacterial action, it promotes cell activity and
normal regrowth. Regular drinking of wheat grass juice creates
an unfavourable environment for bacterial growth. |
| Digestive System
Disorders |
Wheat
grass juice used as an enema helps detoxify the walls of the
colon. The general procedure is to give an enema with lukewarm
water. After waiting for 20 minutes, 100 to 125 ml. of wheat
grass juice enema is given. This should be retained for 15
minutes. |
| Circulatory
Disorders |
The
chlorophyll content present in wheat grass enhances heart
and lung functions. Capillary activity also increases, while
toxemia is reduced. By increasing iron content in the blood
and thereby haemoglobin, lungs function better. Oxygeneration
improves and the effect of carbon-dioxide is minimised.The
chlorophyll content present in wheat grass enhances heart
and lung functions. Capillary activity also increases, while
toxemia is reduced. By increasing iron content in the blood
and thereby haemoglobin, lungs function better. Oxygeneration
improves and the effect of carbon-dioxide is minimised.
Several diseases can be treated successfully
by regular drinking of wheat grass juice. These include: arthritis,
psoriasis, premature greying and falling of hair, general
weakness and debility, kidney stones, weak eyesight, abdominal
pain, asthma, constipation and insomnia.
Many physicians at Hippocrates Health
institute at Boston have tested the miraculous effectiveness
of the wheat grass therapy. They have proved satisfactorily
that wheat grass chlorophyll is a New Age food — medicine
capable of alleviating the problems of sick humanity.
An exclusive diet of wheat grass
can be used beneficially in treating diseases. In adopting
this mode of treatment, the patient should undertake fast
on wheat grass for seven days. Such a fast can pleasantly
cleanse and nourish at the same time. One can be confident
of complete safety and real health-building results.
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| How to Grow
and Use Wheat grass |
Wheat
grass can be grown in any sheltered place where the direct
rays of the sun do not reach from about 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and where the temperature is mild. The direct rays of the
sun have a tendency to sap the strength from the grass. The
round stalks flatten out and become limp.
For growing wheat grass a good variety of wheat should be
soaked for eight to 10 hours. The water should then be drained
and those grains allowed to sprout for 15 hours. Earthern
pots or wooden trays can be used to grow the wheat grass.
They should be filled with compost manure and the wheat sprouts
should be spared. They should be covered with a dark cloth
or kept away from the sunlight in a room. They should be sprinkled
with water once or twice a day and allowed to stay as such
for six to seven days the grass grows five to seven inches
high.
The grass can be cut with a scissor. It should be immediately
washed and group. Thereafter, the juice of the ground pulp
should be extracted through a fine piece of cloth. To derive
maximum advantage, the pulp should be ground and the juice
extracted for two or three times. The juice so extracted should
be taken immediately, as its efficacy reduces every minute
and the medicinal value is completely lost after three hours.
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