Therapeutic potential of wheatgrass due to potent chemical constituent
| Therapeutic action | Chemical constituent | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-coagulant | Vitamin K | [1] |
| Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory action | Phenols, amylaseApigenin and quercetin (bioflavonoid) | [1, 7] |
| Detoxification | Chlorophyll | [1] |
| Anti-hypertensive, anti-inflammatory | Luteolin (bioflavonoid) | [1] |
| Metabolism and digestion | Cytochrome oxidase, choline, proteins, lipids, threonine | [31–34] |
| Anti-thalassemic | Iron | [35] |
| Anti-cancer activity | Superoxide dismutase, cytochrome oxidase | [31] |
| Anti-diabetic | Fibers | [36] |
| Anti-aging effect | Lysine | [34] |
| Regeneration of kidney and liver cells | Methionine | [34] |
| Enhancement of men fertility | Arginine | [34] |