Pearl Barley or Chinese Barley?
One of the precious herbs that exists for our mankind’s disposal is barley. It is simple, down to earth, economical, widely available and suitable for young and old, short and tall. In fact it is one of the revered herbs for beauty and weight loss, slimming. Reason being barley can help to clear dampness from our body which is the culprit for various health issues such as obesity, cholesterol, cysts, fibroids, acne and pigmentation, just to name a few.
In Asian market there are mainly two kinds of barley available: pearl barley and Chinese barley. The barley that was featured in my other blog refers to Chinese barley.
The one that can clear dampness more effectively is Chinese barley and here I will teach you how to differentiate them so you can get the right one for more optimal herbal qualities.
Read about another Chinese Herb Corn Silk that can help with dampness clearance here.
Pearl Barley
Chinese Barley
