Wheatgrass: A Concentrated Green Food

Wheatgrass, or young wheat grass, is obtained from germinated wheat seeds grown in soil. Once the plants reach a few centimetres in height, they are harvested to produce their juice.

One of its most notable characteristics is its high concentration of chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for the green colour of plants. In the approach of Ann Wigmore and the School of Natural Medicine, wheatgrass is considered one of the most concentrated sources of chlorophyll, and it has traditionally been associated with supporting vitality and the body's natural elimination processes.

According to material from the School of Natural Medicine, wheatgrass contains approximately 30 enzymes, 19 amino acid chains, vitamins C, E, H and K, bioflavonoids, and a wide variety of minerals. The source refers to 92 minerals and trace minerals, although this figure should be understood as a specific claim from that school rather than as an universally established nutritional composition.

💚 Chlorophyll and Natural Cleansing Processes

In the tradition of Ann Wigmore's nutritional therapy, chlorophyll is one of the main reasons wheatgrass is valued. The material describes it as a food traditionally used to support the cleansing of the blood, liver, lymphatic system and gastrointestinal tract.

It is also attributed with antioxidant and cell-protective properties, as well as a role in supporting circulation.

The source further describes wheatgrass as having antibacterial properties, mentioning both internal and external use. These claims are part of the therapeutic approach presented in the material and should not be interpreted as a substitute for medical treatment.

🌿 Wheatgrass and Detoxification

Wheatgrass is particularly associated with so-called detoxification protocols. According to the approach presented by the School of Natural Medicine, its juice is considered a particularly concentrated cleansing agent and is compared with carrot juice, beet juice, green drinks and fruit juices.

One comparison presented in the material states that 15 pounds of wheatgrass could provide an equivalent benefit to 350 pounds of carrots, lettuce and celery. This is a claim attributed to Dr. Earp Thomas, an associate of Ann Wigmore, and should be understood as part of this nutritional tradition rather than as a scientifically established nutritional equivalence.

🩸 Wheatgrass and the Blood

Another characteristic traditionally associated with wheatgrass is its potential role in supporting the blood. Chlorophyll and haemoglobin have similar molecular structures, although they have different central elements: magnesium in chlorophyll and iron in haemoglobin.

For this reason, Ann Wigmore's nutritional therapy attributes a “blood builder” role to wheatgrass. However, this designation does not mean that wheatgrass should be used to treat anaemia or replace sources of iron or medical treatment.

🌾 What If You Are Allergic to Wheat?

The material makes an important distinction between wheat and wheatgrass: gluten is present in the wheat seed, while wheatgrass harvested during the early stage of growth is presented as gluten-free.

However, for people with coeliac disease, wheat allergy or significant sensitivity, it is important to pay particular attention to the possibility of contamination during cultivation, harvesting and processing. Certified gluten-free products may therefore be a safer option when this is relevant.

🥬 How Much Should You Drink?

Ann Wigmore's recommendation is to begin with small amounts, preferably on an empty or nearly empty stomach.

For general use, the source suggests approximately 30–60 ml per day, gradually increasing according to tolerance. Higher amounts are described in specific protocols, but these belong to a particular therapeutic approach.

Starting slowly is important because larger quantities may cause nausea or digestive discomfort.

🌱 More Than a “Detox”

Although wheatgrass is frequently associated with cleansing and fasting programmes, perhaps the simplest way to incorporate it into everyday life is as a small, concentrated serving of green plant food.

There is also an important idea in the original material: many of the nutrients found in wheatgrass are also present in leafy greens, vegetables and other plant foods. Wheatgrass can therefore be part of a varied and nutrient-rich diet, without needing to be viewed as a miracle food.

🌿 Other Traditionally Attributed Properties of Wheatgrass

In the approach of Ann Wigmore and the School of Natural Medicine, wheatgrass is attributed with various properties related to the protection and regeneration of the body. These include:

• Protection against certain carcinogenic agents, according to the approach presented by the source;

• Blood-cleansing properties, traditionally associated with its use in purification programmes;

• Support for and strengthening of cells, due to its high concentration of nutrients and plant compounds;

• Support for liver function, being described as a food that helps detoxify and regenerate the liver;

• Protection against certain forms of environmental pollution, through its antioxidant compounds and chlorophyll;

• Support for blood circulation, being attributed with the ability to promote blood-vessel dilation;

• Alkalising action, traditionally used to help balance the body's internal environment.

These properties form part of the nutritional and therapeutic approach of Ann Wigmore, in which wheatgrass occupies a central role as a living, nutrient-dense food.