{"id":10131,"date":"2026-09-21T18:05:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/gerste-hordeum-vulgare\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:38","slug":"gerste-hordeum-vulgare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/gerste-hordeum-vulgare\/","title":{"rendered":"Barley (Hordeum vulgare)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Barley (Hordeum vulgare)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Hordeum vulgare<small>Grasses (Poaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Grain, pearl barley, flakes, malt<small>as flour only in mixtures<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Mild, slightly nutty<small>Barley pleasantly firm to the bite<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Fertile Crescent<small>one of the oldest grains in existence<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Beta-glucan<small>It has been proven to lower cholesterol.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Harvest June to July<small>Available all year round<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Barley is one of the oldest grains known to humankind and is primarily known today as brewing malt. However, along with oats, it is one of the best sources of... <strong>Beta-glucan<\/strong>, Barley is a soluble fiber that can lower cholesterol. As pearl barley, flakes, or barley gruel, it is mild and filling. Barley contains gluten.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The grain of the first farmers<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gerste-hordeum-vulgare.jpg\" alt=\"Perlgraupen aus Gerste in einer wei\u00dfen Schale\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The word &quot;Graupe&quot; comes from Slavic and simply means &quot;hulled grain&quot;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Barley was domesticated in the Fertile Crescent more than 10,000 years ago, around the same time as emmer and einkorn. In Mesopotamia, it was bread, beer, and even currency, and Roman gladiators were mocked as &quot;hordearii&quot;\u2014barley eaters\u2014because they consumed so much of it. Barley is undemanding, matures quickly, and grows from Tibet to Scandinavia.<\/p>\n<p>In Germany, barley porridge was a staple food for a long time before potatoes and wheat replaced it. Today, most barley is used as animal feed and for brewing. In the kitchen, we encounter it primarily as... <strong>pearl barley<\/strong>: peeled and rounded grains that are found in stews and soups - a humble food that is currently being rediscovered.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What barley does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Depending on the variety, barley contains approximately 3 to 6 g. <strong>Beta-glucan<\/strong> Per 100g, whole grains and pearl barley contain approximately 15g of fiber. They also contain magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, and B vitamins. Beta-glucan forms a viscous solution in the intestines, binds bile acids, and slows the absorption of sugar.<\/p>\n<p>The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has tested and confirmed the efficacy of barley beta-glucan: <strong>3 g of beta-glucan per day<\/strong> They contribute to maintaining normal cholesterol levels and can lower LDL cholesterol. This corresponds to about 60 to 80 g of pearl barley or barley flakes. Studies also show that barley meals cause blood sugar to rise more slowly and keep you feeling full for longer.<\/p>\n<p>Barley contains the gluten protein hordein and is therefore unsuitable for people with celiac disease. Malt extract, malt coffee, and barley-based beer also contain gluten. Those with sensitive digestive systems should increase their intake gradually, as soluble fiber can initially cause bloating.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>3 g<\/b><span>Beta-glucan a day lowers cholesterol (EFSA)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 15 g<\/b><span>Dietary fiber per 100g pearl barley<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>60\u201380 g<\/b><span>Pearl barley or flakes provide the daily amount<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>10,000 years<\/b><span>Is barley already being cultivated?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in the barley<\/h2>\n<p>Barley contains starch, protein (including the gluten protein hordein), soluble fiber (especially beta-glucan), insoluble fiber such as arabinoxylans, tocotrienols, lignans, phenolic acids, as well as magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, manganese and vitamins B1, B3 and B6.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike wheat, beta-glucan is not only found in the bran but throughout the entire grain. Therefore, even polished pearl barley still provides plenty of it \u2013 fine pearl barley slightly less than coarse barley or whole-grain barley.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes barley stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Barley is a stew-friendly grain - it likes time, broth and vegetables.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Vegetables<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Root vegetables<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Carrot, celery, leek - the classic barley soup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Legumes<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>lentils or peas<\/i><\/div>\n<p>More protein, even more fiber.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Herbs<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Parsley &amp; lovage<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Freshness and spice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">as <i>Barley flakes<\/i><\/div>\n<p>In muesli, mixed with oats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Mushrooms<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Mushrooms<\/i><\/div>\n<p>As pearl barley risotto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Vitamin C<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Lemon &amp; Paprika<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It helps with iron.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Celiac disease<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not at <i>Celiac disease<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Contains gluten.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">malt<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>misunderstand as gluten-free<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Malt extract and beer contain gluten.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Crowd<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>suddenly a lot<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Increase the intensity slowly, otherwise you&#039;ll get bloating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Drink<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>without enough liquid<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Dietary fiber needs water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">soaking<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>unwashed<\/i> cook<\/div>\n<p>Rinse the pearl barley beforehand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Beer<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>as a source of health<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The beta-glucan is in the grain, not in the jar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Barley soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">With root vegetables and leeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Barley risotto<\/span><span class=\"w\">Also called &quot;Orzotto&quot;.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Barley salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With tomato, cucumber and herbs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Barley flake muesli<\/span><span class=\"w\">With apple and nuts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Stuffed peppers<\/span><span class=\"w\">Using pearl barley instead of rice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Lentil and pearl barley stew<\/span><span class=\"w\">Hearty and filling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Scotch Broth<\/span><span class=\"w\">Scottish barley soup.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Barley porridge<\/span><span class=\"w\">With fruit and cinnamon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">pearl barley pan<\/span><span class=\"w\">With mushrooms and spinach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Malt coffee<\/span><span class=\"w\">Made from roasted barley.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Rinse the pearl barley in a sieve, then cook it with water or broth in a 1:3 ratio for 25 to 40 minutes, depending on its size. Soak coarse pearl barley for a few hours beforehand; this will make it softer and creamier more quickly.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Barley water and pearl barley gruel<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Barley water<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Rinse 50g of pearl barley or barley grains thoroughly in a sieve.<\/li>\n<li>Bring 1 liter of water to a boil and simmer, covered, over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>For barley water, strain and drink the liquid; for pearl barley gruel, finely puree the soft pearl barley.<\/li>\n<li>Season to taste with a little lemon juice or a pinch of salt and enjoy lukewarm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>An old home remedy for convalescents and those with an irritated stomach or mild diarrhea: mild, mucousy, and easily digestible. Barley water is also traditionally recommended as a mild thirst quencher.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>Drink one to two cups throughout the day. Not suitable for people with celiac disease. Consult a doctor if symptoms, fever, or diarrhea persist for more than two to three days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, barley (Yava) is one of the most important grains. It is considered cooling, drying, and light \u2013 ideal for balancing Kapha and Pitta. Barley water is traditionally recommended for urinary tract problems and for drainage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), barley (Da Mai) is considered sweet, salty, and cooling, and strengthens the spleen and stomach. Sprouted barley (Mai Ya) is used for bloating and indigestion after heavy meals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Celiac disease:<\/strong> Barley contains gluten - as do pearl barley, malt and malt extract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Digestion:<\/strong> Beta-glucan can cause bloating at first; increase the amount slowly and drink plenty of fluids.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medications:<\/strong> Eat fiber-rich meals with some time between taking medication and other medications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Cross-reactions with wheat and grass pollen are possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sprouted barley:<\/strong> Do not consume in large quantities during breastfeeding - it is said to reduce milk production.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/hafer-avena-sativa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Oats<\/span><span class=\"d\">The other beta-glucan grain.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/roggen-secale-cereale\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">rye<\/span><span class=\"d\">The fiber-rich bread grain.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/dinkel-triticum-spelta\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Spelt<\/span><span class=\"d\">The grain of the Swabians.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/buchweizen-fagopyrum-esculentum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Buckwheat<\/span><span class=\"d\">The gluten-free alternative.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/lauch-allium-porrum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Leek<\/span><span class=\"d\">It belongs in barley soup.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/flohsamenschalen\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Psyllium husks<\/span><span class=\"d\">Other soluble fiber.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies. <em>Scientific opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to barley beta-glucans and lowering of blood cholesterol and reduced risk of (coronary) heart disease.<\/em> EFSA Journal 2011; 9(12): 2470.<\/li>\n<li>Commission Regulation (EU) No 432\/2012 establishing a list of permitted other health claims made on foods (beta-glucans).<\/li>\n<li>AbuMweis SS, Jew S, Ames NP. <em>\u03b2-glucan from barley and its lipid-lowering capacity: a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials.<\/em> European Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2010; 64(12): 1472\u20131480.<\/li>\n<li>German Celiac Society (DZG): <em>Which foods contain gluten?<\/em><\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Barley, pearled, raw<\/em> and <em>Barley, hulled<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gerste (Hordeum vulgare) Botanischer Name Hordeum vulgareS\u00fc\u00dfgr\u00e4ser (Poaceae) Verwendet wird Korn, Graupen, Flocken, Malzals Mehl nur in Mischungen Geschmack Mild, leicht nussigGraupen angenehm bissfest Herkunft Fruchtbarer Halbmondeines der \u00e4ltesten Getreide \u00fcberhaupt Bekannt f\u00fcr Beta-Glucansenkt nachweislich das Cholesterin Saison Ernte Juni bis Juliganzj\u00e4hrig verf\u00fcgbar Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls HausmittelAyurveda<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10130,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10131","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10131"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10131\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}