Ethnopharmacological importance of Salvia hispanica L.: An herbal panacia

Ashish Ashish; Sanjita Das; Avijit Mazumder

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v6nS5.10007

Authors

Ashish M.Pharm (Pharmacology), Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology (Pharmacy Institute) B. Pharm, Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida
Sanjita Das HOD & Professor at Noida Institute of Engineering & Technology (Pharmacy Institute)
Avijit Mazumder
avijitmazum@yahoo.com
Professor and Director, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute), Greater Noida

Keywords:

Salvia hispanica, Omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, fibers, nutraceutical

Abstract

Salvia hispanica L. is commonly known as chia. Chia seeds are currently utilized as a popular superfood because of its nutritional and medicinal value. Chia is a Mexican plant and belonging to Labiatae/Laminaceae family. The scientifically evident higher content of omega-3-alpha linolenic acid is the major reason behind the higher health benefits of Salvia hispanica. The plant also investigated and observed to contain other bioactive proteins, dietary fibers along with antioxidant phytocomponents. It has also been evident that the dietary fiber content of Salvia hispanica is favoring the proper functioning of digestive system, whereas the presence of unsaturated fatty acids exhibits its beneficial effect in controlling the diabetes mellitus. Literature reflects the preventive and curative effect of Salvia hispanica against many diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, skin problems, hepatic diseases, gastrointestinal disorders and boosts the immune system. In the last few decades, due to its miraculous therapeutic potentiality Salvia hispanica has raised its market popularity as a potent nutraceutical all over the world. Keeping in view of the therapeutic importance of Salvia hispanica L. The present review is mainly focused on its nutraceutical potentiality.

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