Wheatgrass as a New-age Therapeutic Agent: A Review on Nutritional, Antioxidant and Dental Applications

Herbal drugs are increasingly consumed today to maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage various health problems. Their popularity has grown due to their perceived safety, cost-effectiveness and long history of use since ancient times, even predating conventional medicine. Wheatgrass is a promising therapeutic herbal remedy with numerous nutritional benefits and is widely used for the prevention and treatment of various disorders. It is often referred to as “green blood” because of its high chlorophyll content, which is largely responsible for its health-promoting effects. Wheatgrass is a multi-targeted natural agent that can be used alongside conventional medicine to combat cancers and other health complications. The present review article aimed to highlight the nutritional benefits of wheatgrass and its potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties, which contribute to its use in several disease conditions, including oral infections. Given its easy availability and minimal side-effects, incorporating wheatgrass into the daily diet may maximise its benefits in maintaining both general and oral health.