Fun Facts About Salvia - Flower Gardener's Handbook

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), also called Salba chia or Mexican chia, are the edible seeds of a flowering plant from the mint family. Native to Mexico and Guatemala, the seeds have a long history. They were a vital crop in ancient Aztec and Mesoamerican cultures. The seeds had medicinal applications and made up an important part of the peoples’ diets. Early 3500b.c. was earliest record of Chia seeds as Aztecs main source of food. It was also use as medicine, ground