Medicinal seeds

India is blessed with many herbs and spices but many a times, we don’t really give them their due. One such indigenous ingredient is Sabja Seeds or Sweet Basil Seeds. Also, popular as Falooda Seeds in India, as it is one of the main ingredients in the dessert-drink Falooda. Sabja Seeds are one of the underestimated ingredients in Indian cooking. Although, because of its innumerable health benefits, it is in limelight today. Still, not many people use it. In this post, I have shared some tips, tricks on how to use and benefits of these super seeds. Knowing these, I’m sure you’ll also start consuming them more often.

India is blessed with many herbs and spices but many a times, we don’t really give them their due. One such indigenous ingredient is Sabja Seeds or Sweet Basil Seeds. Also, popular as Falooda Seeds in India, as it is one of the main ingredients in the dessert-drink Falooda. Sabja Seeds are one of the underestimated ingredients in Indian cooking. Although, because of its innumerable health benefits, it is in limelight today. Still, not many people use it. In this post, I have shared some tips, tricks on how to use and benefits of these super seeds. Knowing these, I’m sure you’ll also start consuming them more often.

Chia, also known as Salvia hispanica, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to northern Guatemala and southern Mexico. This plant produces several dried indehiscent fruits, usually called seeds.

Now, chia is cultivated in Colombia, Australia, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, and Argentina. Pre-Columbian people consumed chia in the 16th century to get strength, energy, and stamina. Oil is extracted from the chia seeds; this oil may be used in cosmetics. The other parts of the plant, including roots, leaves, and branches, may have been used less commonly to fight respiratory infections. Let’s take a closer look into the chia seeds benefits and side effects.

Chia, also known as Salvia hispanica, is a herbaceous plant belonging to the family Lamiaceae. It is native to northern Guatemala and southern Mexico. This plant produces several dried indehiscent fruits, usually called seeds.

Now, chia is cultivated in Colombia, Australia, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, and Argentina. Pre-Columbian people consumed chia in the 16th century to get strength, energy, and stamina. Oil is extracted from the chia seeds; this oil may be used in cosmetics. The other parts of the plant, including roots, leaves, and branches, may have been used less commonly to fight respiratory infections. Let’s take a closer look into the chia seeds benefits and side effects.

As scientific research expands its area of interest, many food items are coming into the limelight. Flaxseeds are one such item. Considered a ‘superfood,’ they have been prized for their amazing health benefits for centuries. So much so that their scientific name, Linum Usitatissimum, means ‘the most useful Linum.’

The flax plant (also known as Linum usitatissimum) grows to reach about 2 feet tall and produces flaxseed. It was most likely first planted in Egypt, although it is now grown all over the world.

As scientific research expands its area of interest, many food items are coming into the limelight. Flaxseeds are one such item. Considered a ‘superfood,’ they have been prized for their amazing health benefits for centuries. So much so that their scientific name, Linum Usitatissimum, means ‘the most useful Linum.’

The flax plant (also known as Linum usitatissimum) grows to reach about 2 feet tall and produces flaxseed. It was most likely first planted in Egypt, although it is now grown all over the world.