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Test Your Knowledge on Wheatgrass

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Pavithra, BDS on Dec 10, 2024


Wheatgrass (Tritium aestivum) is the young shoot of the wheat plant. Wheatgrass is a superfood consumed for its surplus health benefits as it is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and active enzymes that can be easily absorbed.

Wheatgrass is used as a detoxifier because of its high chlorophyll content and it lowers blood pressure. It is also used to treat patients with diseased conditions such as anemia and thalassemia (1).

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