Senin, 28 Juni 2010

Salvia hispanica

Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a species of the mint family (Lamiaceae) which was previously mainly found in Mexico. Chia, due to its seed grown commercially because they have a very high proportion of omega-3 fatty acids and quality protein, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.

The epithet hispanica (Spanish), was assigned by Linnaeus in error, since the plant, imported from Mexico was also cultivated in Spain. The word chia is derived from the Nahuatl language and is also for other species, which are used similarly used (Salvia columbaria). He is not to be confused with the actual Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulifolia).

It is an annual herbaceous plant of the genus of Sage (Salvia). This plant reaches a height of up meters. The opposite leaves are 4-8 cm long and 3-5 cm wide. The flowers are blue and are available in numerous clusters.

Chia is grown now, not only in central Mexico and Guatemala, but also sustainable in several countries in South America. The Aztecs had a Chia important food crop, fell in the offspring but again almost into oblivion. Chia seed is not just for humans, a supplier of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. They are also used as chicken feed to get eggs that are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids. The seed is in late spring, bloom in September, the autumn harvest seeds. The plant grows only in areas without excessive rainfall because of the risk of rot.


Source: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chia
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