Abstract

“WHEAT GRASS- A PERFECT FOOD AND ITS ANTI-MICROBIAL PROPERTIES FROM THE DIFFERENT SOLVENT EXTRACT”

*Dr. Amit Kumar Dutta and Dr. Wasim Raja

ABSTRACT

Wheatgrass juice is nature’s finest medicine and a complete source of protein, supplying all of the essential amino acids, and more. Wheatgrass (Triticum aestivum) refers to young grass of the common wheat plant, which belongs to Poaceae family. This is the most commonly found herb in India. This plant is believed to have many nutritional values; it has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, immune-modulatory, laxative, astringent, diuretic, antibacterial and anti-aging properties. Wheatgrass extracts being natural medicine can be extremely valuable for treating various sicknesses from minor scratches and blazes to genuine infections. Plant products are of increasing interest in the search for new drugs and medicines in the treatment of diseases. There is a vast scope of research and innovations for wheat grass (Triticum aestivum) and its formulations as highly effective antimicrobial agents.

Keywords: Wheat grass, Growth, Extraction, Immunity, Antimicrobial activity, Bioactive Compound, Observation.