Wheat germ (Jèm ble)
Triticum vulgare
Wheat germ
Jèm ble
Germe de blé
Triticum vulgare
Traditionally used
Nutritional supplement: vitamin E, B vitamins, minerals (phosphorus, magnesium, zinc). Antioxidant. Skin health. Cardiovascular support.
Prepared as
Germ (embryo of grain)
Chemistry
Rich in vitamin E (tocopherols) — antioxidant. Octacosanol — possible effect on endurance. B vitamins, linoleic acid, phytosterols.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Sipleman nitrisyonèl: vitaminn E, vitaminn B, mineryo. Antioxidan. Sante po. Sipò kadyovaskilè. Jèm ble kòn nan Karayib la kòm sipleman nitrisyon rich nan vitaminn E ak mineràl. Itilize nan manje sante ak sipò kadyovaskilè.
Français — Complément nutritionnel : vitamine E, vitamines B, minéraux (phosphore, magnésium, zinc). Antioxydant. Santé cutanée. Soutien cardiovasculaire. Le germe de blé est connu dans les Caraïbes comme supplément nutritionnel riche en vitamine E et minéraux; utilisé dans l'alimentation santé et le soutien cardiovasculaire.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside