Evening Terry, Jean, and the List
I read many years ago, with only Chia, that Indians could go for days with
only this seed as energy. It nearly would have to regulate blood sugar
but as with most good things, seems it was forced into the dark of the night.
Here is the family name below.
This does state that one tsp could provide energy for a full days march.
Actually, this sounds like an overstatement to me. Depending on the weight
of the Indian, how fast he marches
( or runs ) and the weight of his pack, ........... nothing packs that much
energy.
It could contain a powerful stimulant which would release energy. Of
course a young healthy Indian could make the full days march with nothing,
except water.
It is easy to draw the wrong conclusion from virtually any statement.
Wayne
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CHIA
Latin Name: Salvia columbariae
Family: LAMIACEAE
Parts Used: Seeds.
Properties: Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Laxative,
Nutritive.
Internal Uses: Constipation, Fatigue, Fever, Intestinal Dryness
Internal Applications: Mostly eaten whole. Tea, Capsules.
The demulcent and cooling qualities of Chia seeds make them excellent for
improving constipation and fever.
Topical Uses: Wounds
Topical Applications: Poultice for wounds.
Culinary uses: The grain is used as a staple. Sprinkle on cereal, salads or
soups. Seeds can be sprouted.
Energetics: Sweet, Pungent, Bitter, Cool, Moist.
Chemical Constituents: Omega-3 fatty acids.
Comments: The genus name, Salvia, is from Latin and means 'to save' or 'be
well'. The common name Chia is from a Mayan word, chiabaan, meaning
'strengthening'. Chia is native to the American Southwest and central
America. It has been said that one teaspoon of seed was enough to sustain
an adult Indian on a long day's march.
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