Produce of India: It is commonly grown in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu&Kasmir

History: Common barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) comes from the wild plant Hordeum spontaneum. Several findings from the Fertile Crescent indicate that barley was domesticated 10,000 years ago and is considered to be one of the founder crops of Old World agriculture. Barley cultivation can be found in several parts of the world. Some experts support that its precise origin is unknown, while others believe it originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region. For the Hebrews, Greeks, and Romans, barley was the main plant used for bread production during the 16th century. Interestingly, barley was used as currency in ancient Mesopotamia. The Ancient Egyptians used barley to make bread and beer.

Active Ingredient: The major phytochemicals in barley that have shown health benefits include phenolic acids, flavonoids, lignans, vitamin E (tocols), sterols, and folates. This helps in reproduction, growth, protection against toxins, neurological disease