Benefits of chia seeds

Introduction

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) was originated from Mexico and Guatemala; it has been the part of human food for a long time now. Traditionally, the seeds were used by Aztecs and Mayas people in the preparation of folk medicines, food and canvases. The protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fibre, ash and dry matter contents of chia seeds ranged from 15 to 25 %, 30–33 %, 41 %, 18–30 %, 4–5 % and 90–93 % with a wide range of polyphenols

Used of chia seeds
* Chia oil as skin curative
* Omega-3 neutraceutical from chia oil
* chia seed had a higher concentration of phytosterols which have and cancer and cardio-protective effect with antimicrobial activities
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The leaves of chia contain an essential oil that contains β-caryophyllene, globulol, γ-muroleno, β-pinene, α-humoleno, germacren-B, and widdrol, this can be used as strong repellent against insects