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cooling. The value of barley water lies in its demulcent properties. It removes
burning sensation in the urine and helps the free flow of urine.


Pearl Barley is the whole barley. One toga of barley boiled in sixteen ounces of
water makes a palatable and soothing drink. It can be mixed with lemon juice and
sugar or salt to taste. You can add milk also. Boil for 10 or 15 minutes only.


A tablespoonful of the powder (Robinson's Barley) also can be used for preparing
barley water.


Corn



  • Neutral thermal nature, sweet flavor, diuretic, nourishes the physical heart,
    influences the stomach, improves appetite, and hleps regulate digestion,
    promotes healthy teeth and gums, tonifies the kidneys and helps overcome
    sexual weakness. Drink a tea decoction made from whole dried kernels to treat
    kidney disease.


Millet



  • Cooling thermal nature, sweet and salty flavor, diuretic, strengthens the
    kidneys, beneficial to stomach and spleen-pancreas, builds the yin fluids,
    moistens dryness, alkalizing, balances over-acid conditions, sweetens breath by
    retarding bacteria growth in mouth, high amino acid profile and rich silicon
    content, helps prevent miscarriage, anti-fungal, one of the best grains for those

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