Western Herbalism
Chia
Salvia hispanica
Also known as Chia seed.
Forms mucilaginous gel when soaked aiding digestion and hydration Traditional Aztec/Maya staple food and folk medicine EFSA approved novel food safe for general use (no pharmacopoeial monograph) High fiber requires soaking to prevent digestive discomfort Nutritional value varies by growing conditions 6994964 EFSA
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Joint pain
- Constipation
- High cholesterol
- Postprandial glycemia spikes
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Endurance fatigue
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diverticulosis
- Hypertension
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammation
- Hyperglycemia
- Oxidative stress
- Gastrointestinal distress
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Cardiovascular disease risk
- Dry cough
- Mucosal irritation
- Pain
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Diabetes
- Nutritional deficiency
- Debility
- Dry skin
- Skin irritation
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds soaked to gel: 1-2 tablespoons daily | ||
| Whole/ground seeds/flour: 15-50 g/day | 15000-50000 mg | |
| Oil: 5-16 mL/dayMolecules 2019 | 5-16 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Forms mucilaginous gel when soaked aiding digestion and hydration Traditional Aztec/Maya staple food and folk medicine EFSA approved novel food safe for general use (no pharmacopoeial monograph) High fiber requires soaking to prevent digestive discomfort Nutritional value varies by growing conditions 6994964 EFSA
primary-actions. Chia acts primarily as: Demulcent, Nutritive, Emollient, Laxative. Secondary actions include Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cardioprotective, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive.
indications. Chia is traditionally indicated for: Joint pain, Constipation, High cholesterol, Postprandial glycemia spikes, Obesity, Metabolic syndrome, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, Endurance fatigue, Type 2 diabetes, Diverticulosis, Hypertension, Irritable bowel syndrome, Inflammation, Hyperglycemia, Oxidative stress, and 13 further conditions.
safety-cautions. Chia - Contraindications: Potential allergy including anaphylaxis, Caution with anticoagulants or antiplatelet drugs, Caution with antihypertensivesEFSA 2019 | Side effects: Bloating, Flatulence, Abdominal discomfort (if unsoaked due to high fiber)EFSA 2019.
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