Wheat Germ
| Wheat Germ in TCM:Explore the properties of Wheat Germ according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Temperature: cool
Channels: HT, SI
Flavors: sweet, pungent
Tonifies: qi, blood
Special Properties:
circulates blood, clears heat
In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Wheat Germ is known for its ability to tonify qi and blood. It also helps to clear heat, regulate blood circulation, and alleviate restlessness[22].
In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the heart and small intestine. The flavor of Wheat Germ is sweet and acrid.
The temperature of wheat germ is the subject of some debate, since some sources consider it to be cold [22] while others consider it to be warm [1]. Since the actions of wheat germ clear heat and calm spirit, the editor's choice is to classify wheat germ as cool in temeprature.
For diabetes make bread from 60% wheat germ, 40% whole wheat flour, and an egg. For best results, consume up to 1.5 pounds of wheat germ per day. [22]
Contraindications: Its important to buy FRESH wheat germ and store in a refrigerator, since it easily goes rancid due to its high oil content. Rancid oil from wheat germ will call a burning sensation in the throat [22].
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