Wheatgerm Oil

Botanical Name of Watermelon Seed:  Triticum durum

Synonyms:  T. Aestivum, Triticum vulgare

About Wheatgerm: Embryo or Kernel of wheat which is detached before milling is known as Wheat Germ. Because of its nutritional and therapeutic properties Wheatgerm is in great demand. As one can term it as a by-product of wheat milling process its only source of supply comes from wheat millers. All the regions around the world where wheat is produced Wheatgerm would be also available. The wheatgerm is roughly only 3 percent of the weight of the wheat grain. Wheatgerm is one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin E. 

History of Wheatgerm: Wheat is one of the most primitive grain crops known to human beings. It was first used to make bread which even continues till date since 7000 years back when first cultivation of wheat is known to have taken place in the Nile valley. It was then by 4500 that this crop spread across Asia and came to China. English are known to have started cultivation of wheat in 2000 BC after wheat had already become the stable diet for the Egyptian and the Chinese civilizations.

Properties of Wheatgerm Oil: Wheat Germs contains between 7% to 12% of a sensitive essential oil which is known as the Wheatgerm Oil. These wheatgerms are cold pressed to extract this essential oil. The oil obtained in further processed and refined for various applications. The major chemical constituents of this oil include: Linoleic Acid (Omega -6), Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Linolenic Acid (Omega-3), Stearic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Gadoleic Acid, Behenic Acid, etc.

Health Benefits and Applications Wheatgerm Oil:

Wheatgerm Oil is known to have number of benefits, some of the important ones include:

Skincare: This oil is one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin E known and therefore used for number of skincare benefits. Wheat germ essential oil is beneficial for:

Removal of Scar marks          
Eczema and Psoriasis
Dried Skin
Aged Skin
Removal of Stretch Marks
Dull Complexion
Sunburns and burns

Cholesterol level: This also keeps in check the level of bad cholesterols in our body and thus keeps our heart healthy.

Hair care: This non greasy oil also is good nourishment for our hairs and helps them to grow stronger and longer.

Blood Circulation: It also improves the overall blood circulation level of our body.

Antioxidant: It has anti-oxidant properties thus keeping our body toxin free and keeps skin healthy and young.

Other therapeutic properties of Wheatgerm Oil that make it useful are: healthy heart, improves overall immunity, increase endurance and muscle strength, etc.

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