Guest guest Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Currently we are researching CHIA (the seed) and know there is a brand called salba ® and then there is the 'natural' seed.................. yep we are more attracted to the natural one.... anyways passing this along for those who might either be interested, or better still might (themselves) be using it/taking it or have more info to share with us..... CHIA… crop potential and uses Chia (Salvia rhyacophila) is a hardy annual herb 1-1.5m high, that belongs to the Salvia family, with its name coming from the Latin ‘salare’ which means to save, referring to its curative properties. Blue flower spike to 10cm long, set on terminal stems, and fill out to a seed head (that is similar in appearance to a wheat seed head) with pin-head sized, brown, shiny seeds. Plants adapt to a wide range of soils, climates and minimal rainfall. In the plant’s native habitat of South-west America, it has been highly valued as a staple food for hundreds of years. In Mexico, it was used as money and to pay taxes. A small handful of seeds and plenty of water supplied energy and sustenance, for a man travelling for 24 hours, and it is said that an Indian can exist on it for many days, if necessary. Several USA universities have researched the endurance properties of chia and found that a tablespoon of seed could sustain a person for 24 hours, with hard labour. Richard Lucas, in his book, ‘Common and uncommon uses of herbs for healthy living’, encourages anyone to try it, and discover its unique ability to provide the go power to get through a busy day with a hop, skip and a jump. The seeds have valuable medicinal properties and nutritional content, with essential vitamins, minerals, fibre and 30% protein. In USA it is grown as a commercial crop and seed is available in Health Food Shops and mail order by the kilogram.The calcium content of chia seed is 5 times that of milk. Enzymes in chia, act as catalysts to aid the digestion of food. Chia seeds contain the trace mineral strontium, which acts as a catalyst in the assimilation of protein and production of energy. A greyhound breeder read of the energy boosting power of chia, and phoned to see if he could buy the seed in large quantities, to give his dogs a winning edge! Researchers say that strontium has strengthening benefits to cartilage, teeth and bones. http://www.reclaimaustralia.net/Herbs_are_special/article_2.html and then there is this: http://www.emaxhealth.com/23/18503.html Clare in Taz http://www.grisoft.com Anti-Virus Scanned this message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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