Common wheat
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swahili name
Ngano
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
duruma:
giriama:
kamba:
kauma:
kikuyu:
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
maasai:
maragoli:
meru:
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Triticum aestivum
plant family
Plant Details and use
Used for detoxification, coughs, and digestive issues.
Contains anticancer compounds and dietary fiber for laxative effects.
Used to treat skin blemishes and biliousness.
Soaked grains are germinated for 2–3 days, eaten raw in salads or juiced for detoxification and vitamin C.
Young shoots are juiced as a health tonic for anemia, detox, or immune support.
Boiled wheat grains are used to treat irritability, night sweats, or menopausal symptoms.
treatable conditions
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