Wheat grass and body odour
Chernomorsky & Segelman. 1988. Review Article: Biological activities of chlorophyll derivatives
The authors review the anti-inflammatory, wound healing and odor reducing capabilities of chlorophyllin. Chlorophyllin has bacteriostatic properties aiding in wound healing, and stimulates the production of hemoglobin and erythrocytes in anemic animals. It has been used to treat various kinds of skin lesions, burns and ulcers where it acts as a wound healing agent, stimulating granulation tissue and epithelization. In some cases chronic ulcers failed to respond but use of novel preparations has aided in these cases. The mode of action is not well understood but the authors suggest it may involve the formation of complexes with proteins. Treatment with chlorophyll has been neglected in the past few decades as the use of steroids and antimicrobial products became more prevalent. New areas of application are suggested.Osborn. 1943. On the occurrence of antibacterial substances in green plants
A range of plants were tested for their antibacterial properties. Of the over 2000 species tested, extracts of 63 demonstrated inhibition of bacterial growth.Wheat grass various research
Randle, Sober, Kohler. 1940. The distribution of the ‘grass juice factor’ in plant and animal materials
Guinea pigs were fed on winter milk plus various supplements. Those fed on a supplement rich in the grass juice factor (rye grass) showed strong growth. Various plants were assayed for the grass juice factor. Based on average weight gain in guinea pigs the best sources of this growth promoting substance were dehydrated cereal grass (cerophyl), rye grass, young white clover, peas, pea shells, cabbage, spinach. Cereal grasses are an excellent source of the factor but the amount present varies with the age of the plant.Kohler et al. 1936. Growth stimulating properties of grass juice
Growth of rats is greater on a diet of summer milk than winter milk. When grass juice was added to the winter milk diet, growth increased from 2 to 4 grams a day. It was concluded that there are important water-soluble substances in the juice that affect the nutritive value of summer milk.Kohler. 1944. The effect of stage of growth on the chemistry of the grasses.
Younger grass tends to be richer in protein, soluble carbohydrates, carotene, vitamin C, thiamine and riboflavin. Using oats, Kohler found that several of the vitamins, protein, crude fat and chlorophyll reached peak concentrations at or near the jointing stage, hence the nutritive value of grass is likely to be optimal at this point.Ohtake et al. 1985a. Studies on the constituents of green juice from young barley leaves. Effect on dietarily induced hypercholesterolemia in rats
Substances extracted from barley leaf juice lowered plasma cholesterol (after 9 days) of rats fed on a high cholesterol diet. (Definition Hypercholesterolemia - A dominantly inherited genetic condition that results in markedly elevated LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels beginning at birth, and resulting in heart attacks at an early age. (Medline Plus))Kohler, Elvehjem & Hart. 1938. The relation of the 'grass juice factor' to guinea pig nutrition
Guinea pigs were fed on winter milk or milk plus supplement. The winter milk was deficient in one or more essential factors necessary for normal development, and the animals faded away. When dried barley or wheat grass was given as a supplement, growth was normal. The growth stimulating factor of grass is essential for maintenance and growth of guinea pigs. The active principle is soluble in plant juices and activity falls at room temperature.Lakhanpal et al. 1966. Evidence for an unidentified growth factor(s) from alfalfa and other plant sources
Factor(s) important for growth in guinea pigs were found in alfalfa, broccoli and grass clippings. They may or may not be related to the ‘grass juice factor’, but are organic in nature since they are not found in ash.With Permission from Dr Chris Reynolds M.B.,B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
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