1. Asthma
Asthma is a condition which leads to obstructed or swollen airways due to the production of sputum (mucus). This causes difficulty in breathing and wheezing sounds from the chest. According to Ayurveda, the main Doshas involved in Asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated Vata combines with deranged Kapha Dosha in the lungs causing an obstruction in the respiratory passage. Wheatgrass prevents the obstruction in the respiratory passage and helps manage Asthma due to its Vata balancing property[17].
2. Constipation
Constipation is caused due to an aggravated Vata Dosha. This can be due to the frequent consumption of junk food, excess intake of coffee or tea, sleeping late at night, stress and depression. All these factors aggravate Vata in the large intestine and cause constipation. Due to the imbalance of Vata Dosha, the intestines also become dry which leads to drying up of the Mala (stool), which further aggravates constipation. Wheatgrass helps provides oiliness to the intestines which results in easy passage of stool, thereby managing Constipation due to its Vata balancing and Snigdha (oily) properties[17].
3. Obesity
Obesity is a condition that occurs either due to bad eating habits or lack of physical activity.
It is a condition in which indigestion leads to accumulation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the form of excessive fat. This leads to an imbalance of Meda Dhatu resulting in obesity. Wheatgrass helps in the management of Obesity by digesting Ama due to its Deepan (appetiser) and Pachan (digestion) properties. It also helps to improve metabolism which prevents further prevent Obesity[17].
4. Flatulence
Flatulence is a condition of accumulation of gas which causes discomfort in the abdomen or intestines. It is caused due to an imbalance of Vata and Pitta dosha. Low Pitta dosha and an aggravated Vata dosha result in Mand agni (low digestive fire). This leads to poor digestion and ultimately gas formation or flatulence. Wheatgrass helps maintain good digestion and prevents Flatulence in the management of Flatulence due to its Vata and Pitta balancing properties[17].
