Triticum Aestivum: A Nutrition Rich Wonder Herb

Abstract

Many widely used drugs in modern medicine have their roots in herbal sources. Some are manufactured expressly to mimic naturally occurring substances found in plants, while others are made from extracts of plants. While wheatgrass, also known as the stalk of Triticum aestivum Linn. (Hindi: gehun, kanak; Sanskrit: godhuma), is a member of the Gramineae family and is well recognized as a superfood, its specific functional groups and underlying mechanisms are yet unknown. Over the course of six to ten days, wheat germinates and creates phenolic chemicals, including flavonoids, as well as vitamins and minerals. This procedure is called as wheatgrass. It has a high chlorophyll content as well as important minerals, vitamins, amino acids, nutritional fibers, and critical enzymes. This work aims to elucidate the respective functions of the many phytochemicals present in wheatgrass extracts. The procedure involved cleaning the leaves of the chosen medicinal plant, let them to dry naturally, and then powdering them. A comprehensive phytochemical analysis was conducted on the gathered leaf extract samples in order to identify the specific components that comprise the plant’s phytochemical profile. Research has demonstrated the anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti- rheumatoid arthritis, anti-ulcer, antioxidant, anti-arthritic, and blood-building properties of wheat grass in thalassemia patients. There are various ways to consume wheatgrass, including juice, powder, pills, capsules, and tablets. It is said that this wheatgrass is a “super food.” This review provides a more comprehensive and rigorously scientific overview of the study, including information about the methodology, phytochemical analysis, and potential health benefits of wheatgrass consumption.