Wheatgrass extract reduces pain of abscess drainage and heals rapidly if applied before the procedure. (Fig. 1.) A middle-aged man sitting on the edge of his chair in the waiting-room was in severe pain due to a large, “pointing” abscess on his buttock – like the one in the photograph….
Wheatgrass and other cereal grasses have been used successfully for healing wounds and many other conditions for several thousand years. In the 1930’s (pre-antibiotic era), cereal grass juice saved the lives of large numbers of US military personnel suffering from life-threatening, war-caused wound infections. In these pages you will find…
A difficult, complicated wound-healing challenge This 55 y.o. non-insulin dependent diabetic female suffered a severe injury to her knee. After closure with 26 sutures (stitches), the wound soon became infected and re-opened as shown in the top photo. After two weeks’ standard treatment, most of the sutures had ruptured causing severe…
Indian Journal of Surgery Efficacy of wheatgrass extract versus silver sulfadiazine in 1–5% second degree burns: a randomized controlled trial Chacko, A., Chamania, S. & Bansal, V. Indian J Surg (2018). (Note: The wheatgrass extract used in this study was supplied by Wheatgrass Pty. Ltd., the Australian maker of the…
Case No. 1. Healing of large uninfected horse wound with wheatgrass This horse suffered a large full thickness wound when skin was torn off when it ran into a wire fence. There has been significant healing in just 7 weeks after wheatgrass extract applied just twice weekly. Note how clean…
Regular wheatgrass extract applied to wounds significantly accelerates healing Exudate is fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues. The fluid is made of cells, proteins, and solid materials. Exudate may ooze from cuts or from areas of infection or inflammation. It is also called pus. Also, if allowed…
When I look back, I wonder how I ever managed to practice medicine without wheatgrass extract. As a general practitioner, there are so many ways it can be put to use. For instance, wound healing, burns and soft tissue injuries, earache and high fever in children. Side effects are rare….
A young boy with a broken arm This nine year old boy fell off the playgym at school and fractured his elbow. It was not badly displaced, but very swollen and painful. The fracture was reduced, the limb immobilised and wheatgrass extract applied several times over and around the exposed elbow. On…
Cold water should not be used to treat superficial or second degree burns such as sunburn because it does little to soothe pain, reduce skin damage or assist healing. By comparison, wheatgrass extract relieves pain quickly, reduces inflammation and hastens recovery, even with radiotherapy and laser burns. HOW TO USE…
What is anal fissure? Fig. 1. Anal fissure is a split in the anal wall that may or may not be painful. What causes anal fissure? There are many possible causes, such as constipation, hard bowel motions, diarrhea, inflammation, reduced blood flow to the anal region, poor bowel habits and…