Barley water also called Barli Ginjalu in Telugu, Jau Water in Hindi and Barley Thanni in Tamil has amazing health benefits. I remember my maternal grandfather drinking it every day, it was ritual he followed without fail. I remember asking him why he drank it, to which he smiled and replied that it kept him healthy. Now my grand father is no more, but writing this post brings back fond memories of him.
It has amazing health benefits and can be easily prepared at home. It can be used for treating I am still amazed at how simple home remedies can save us from lot of pain if had correctly and barley water is one such example especially for treating urinary tract infection.
Barley Water Health Benefits:
1. For UTI:
2. For Diabetic Patients:
3. For Weight Loss:
4. For Skin Care:
5. For Immunity:
6. Improves Digestion:
Barley Water Side Effects:
Unstrained barley water is rich in fiber and when you consume too much fiber at once, it can lead to bloating and stomach discomfort. Start with 1/2 cup and work your way up over time. Barley is gluten-containing grain so people suffering from celiac disease should avoid it.
How To Make Barley Water At Home?
How To Make Barley Water At Home?
METHOD:
1. Wash barley 2 to 3 times and soak it in water for 1 to 2 hours, this helps barley cook faster.
2. Strain again, add water, and let it boil. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the flame and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Add a piece of fresh ginger to it during the last 5 minutes. Don’t pound the ginger, adding ginger like this gives a mild ginger flavor which gives a nice taste to barley water. It also aids in digestion.
4. Once the barley is cooked, add few drops of lemon juice to it. You can either strain out the barley or leave it in, I would suggest leaving the barley in if you are a diabetic patient or while including it in a weight loss diet plan.
NOTES:
- This tastes best when it is fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days.
- Make sure to boil till barley is cooked well.
- As far as I know, this is one of the best home remedies for urinary tract infections.
- After adding lemon juice, if you prefer you can sweeten lightly with good-quality honey.
- Boil it on low flame else it will spill over.
- Don’t add too much lemon juice, it won’t taste nice.
- If you are straining barley, use it in stews and salads or make a simple stir fry with it by frying onions, green chillies, garlic, steamed veggies, barley in little oil. Finally add salt, lots of coriander leaves, and a few drops of lemon juice to it.
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Mam is barley watet to reduce belly?Sree
Hi Sree, Barley water alone will not aid in weight loss. But if taken as a part of a healthy diet and when combined together with an exercise regime, it will aid in lowering the cholesterol and eventually belly reduction…:)
Simply super thank u mam. Sree
Lovely suggestions for many problems.I need medicines for skin allergies and diseases.
You're a life saver ! I've a family member fight UTI for few years now, using anti-biotics isn't helping ! God bless your site & also my friend who sent this site to me !
DID YOU USE HULLED BARLEY?OR PEARL BARLEY?
I used pearl barley…..
can the barley be powdered and be used for making barley water.
Yes, you can use powdered barley for making barley water….
what is the maximum quantity required to consume for weight loss..
Start with amount given in the recipe and if you are comfortable with it you can increase the quantity slowly. If you drink too much of barley water it might cause stomach discomfort…
When and how many times should we intake barley water in a day to reduce belly fat. Does drinking early morning on an empty stomach be effective ?
Barley water by itself does not reduce fat, it should be coupled with a balance diet and exercise for it to work. It is considered one of the best for weight loss because it keep us satiated for along time and at the same time provides the body with nutrients. Barley water can be consumed anytime of the day and you can drink up to 2 cups a day…
can one use hulled barley
You can uses hulled barley but the cooking time will vary….
we have used it to treat UTI and it works wonders. Point to be noted – did not use any antibiotics
I am very glad to hear it, than you for writing…
Hi maamI took some viagra pills in last two months- which now is resulting as too much itching & rashes Please suggest if it is possible to flush out side effects by using barley? Regards
Barley water is very effective in flushing out the toxins, give it a try….
i am a working women, i cant go for walk and can do exercise 15-20 at home as i want to reduce my belly fat, thighs n side bags 🙁 so should i drink full water after straining? can i consume left over barley with some lemon juice and salt? plz help 🙁
Drink the barley water after straining. You can consume the left over barley as a salad with finely cut cucumber, grated carrot, salt, pepper, coriander leaves and lemon juice. It is very filling and will keep you satiated for a long time…
mam I am on the treatment I eat lot of harmone medicine eventually I had gained weight after marriage, my husband restricted me not to exercise but I have to reduce weight pls tell me some suggestions to lose weight I am drinking barley water will it lead to weight loss
Hi, As far as I know only exercise and diet will lead to permanent fat loss. Certain herbs assist in fat loss but taking only herbs without a proper diet plan and exercise will never work. Start slowly by cutting high fat, calorie rich foods like sweets, pastries, tinned and processed foods. Replace them with healthy, low calorie, antioxidant rich juices, herbal teas and decoctions like barley water (you will find many of those recipes in the blog) and start walking regularly (it is a low impact exercise and will never hurt you) and in no time you will start losing weight….
May Allah bless you dear friend, thank you so much good information you provide.
Thanks for recommending barley water. really its very useful for kidney stone, with in 20 days my 7.4 mm stone got diluted to 5 mm and today it is thrown out from my body. thanks a lot.whomever wants to remove kidney stone everyday drink 4-5 litter water with lemon barley water.
Consuming 4 litre of lemon barley water means we are taking 200 gm of barley per day…is the amount of intake of barley in a correct dosage to dilute a 7mm renal stone?
barley good for eczema ??
Barley water is good for eczema, it also soothing to apply plain barley water on the affected area too…
How much quantity should my 6 year old son consume in order to cure UTI
I would suggest 2 cups of barley water for him….
Consuming 4 litres of barley water per day means taking 200gm of barley per day. Because the recipe mentioned here says to boil 50gm of barley seeds in 1 litre of water. Is it okay to consume 200gm of barley daily? If so, for how many days it should be taken so as to dissolve 7mm kidney stone? Ramyaji, can u please clarify?
I would suggest starting with 50 grams of barley per day and consuming it for about a week and then slowly increasing the amount overtime. I am sorry I can't precisely tell the the time it takes barley water to dissolve kidney stone as it will vary from person to person….
Hi ramya iam 26 years old i am facing hairfall problem daily. i am using herball homemade product only (medthod is buying amla hair oil in this mixing power of henna, curry, almond then apply direct to scalp) aslo i am facing hair fall i dont have any dandruf and all. please give clear clarification mam.
I would suggest making your own hair oil at home from scratch using unrefined oils, you can find many recipes for hair oil in this blog. Also try reducing stress and have oil bath weekly twice 9method in the blog), it will keep the body cool, reduce stress and strengthen the hair roots….
anytime we can take it?
Yes, you can take barley water any time….
Can we take barley water early morning with empty stomach.I am of 63 year how much quantity can I take in a day.BrManzoor Ahmad
How often to drink barley water?? Since I read too much of it has side effects.
I have hypothyroidism and suffering from obesity… Shall I take barley water
My mother used to give barley water during pregnancy time saying it avoids the swelling of the legs.
Hello Ramya thanks for your enlightening topics. Does barley water help to heal gastritis and in gaining weight?
Barley water is very soothing on the stomach and is perfect to have during gastritis but it does not treat gastritis…
Hi Ramya!! I suffer from recurrent UTI. Which barley should I have to treat it. Pearl, flaked or hulled ?
Hi Dipti, If you get hulled barley, please use that….