Nutritional and therapeutic properties of barley broth (Talbinah): recent updates

Abstract

Barley broth (Talbinah) is prepared by combining barley syrup, milk, and honey. The Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) recommended Talbinah for sadness and heart relief in sorrows. Talbinah has a promising nutritional and therapeutic impact on human health. It is a rich source of many nutrients and some bioactive moieties. Regular consumption imparts in maintaining better gut and acts as anti-depressive, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and antihypercholesterolemic. Moreover, it is the most effective food for supplying nutrients and removing toxins from human cells. In this review, the production technology, nutrition, therapeutic potential, proposed prospects, role as a functional food and current knowledge on the subject have been discussed comprehensively. Conclusively, Talbinah as functional food could be a way in preventing various health maladies.