Wheat
Triticum aestivum
Generally Safe
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Also known as: Common Wheat, Bread Wheat, Wheat Germ, Пшеница / Жито
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Therapeutic Uses
Wheat bran: constipation, cholesterol reduction. Wheat germ: nutritive, cardiovascular support, vitamin E source. Wheatgrass juice: antioxidant, detoxification, iron-deficiency anaemia support.
Herbal Actions
Nutritive, demulcent (bran), antioxidant (germ), immunostimulant (wheatgrass), cholesterol-reducing (bran)
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
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Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Celiac disease: avoid all wheat products. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: avoid. Bran: always drink with plenty of water.
Side Effects: Gluten intolerance. Bran without water causes constipation paradoxically.