As people age, many face a range of health challenges, such as a slowing metabolism, increasing weight, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, high cholesterol, graying hair, and poor sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) considers grains like barley, oats, and light wheat natural and effective for supporting digestion and promoting kidney and brain health.
1. Barley
A common concern for many middle-aged people is graying hair. According to “Classified Materia Medica” from Historical Classics for Emergency, barley promotes hair darkening and, when consumed regularly, can delay graying.For those looking to nourish their hair and prevent graying, drinking barley tea—a traditional East Asian beverage made by roasting barley grains and steeping them in hot water—regularly is a natural, side-effect-free option that is safer and healthier than using hair dye.
