Barley supports the Stomach, Heart, and Kidney energy. It is especially excellent for building up Stomach energy and releasing a challenging condition known as dampness that can reduce the function of many organs. Chinese Pearl Barley also is empowered with anti-cancer properties and is the current subject of much research in China.
Barley can be added to any soup, spiced up as a grain side dish or a “salad," and eaten with mung beans or alone as a breakfast meal. Make it sweet, make it spicy. Add cooked fruit, fresh fruit. Get creative.