Phytotherapy with Hordeum Vulgare : A Randomized Controlled Trial on Infants with Jaundice

INTRODUCTION: Jaundice is one of the most common causes of admission to hospital in newborns which is often associated with several complications. AIM: in reducing jaundice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: seed flour three times a day. Data were analysed using and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and paired t-test in SPSS version 16.0. RESULTS: There was a significant difference in mean indirect bilirubin level between the two groups p<0.05, such that the mean indirect bilirubin level was higher in the control group. Furthermore, no significant difference was seen in direct bilirubin level between the two groups at discharge p>0.05. CONCLUSION: can be used as a complementary therapy to treat jaundice.