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Chia (Salvia hispanica L.)

Salvia hispanica

Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia ( ˈ tʃ iː ə ), is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is considered a pseudocereal, cultivated for its edible, hydrophilic chia seed, grown and commonly used as food in several countries of western South America, western Mexico, and the southwestern United States.

The Promising Future of Chia, Salvia hispanica L

The use of medicinal food from folk medicine to prevent diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular problems is now gaining momentum among the public. Seed from Salvia hispanica L. or more commonly known as chia is a traditional food in central and southern America. Currently, it is widely consumed for various health benefits ...

(PDF) Genetic diversity among varieties of Chia (Salvia

Genetic diversity among varieties of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.)

The Promising Future of Chia, Salvia hispanica L

With increasing public health awareness worldwide, demand for functional food with multiple health benefits has also increased. The use of medicinal food from folk medicine to prevent diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular problems is now gaining momentum among the public. Seed from Salvia hispanica L. or more commonly known as chia is a traditional food in central and southern ...

(PDF) Genetic, cytological and molecular characterization

Genetic, cytological and molecular characterization of chia ( Salvia hispanica L.) provenances Article (PDF Available) in Biochemical Systematics and Ecology 73:16 21 · August 2017 with 392 Reads