Chia Sage vs Launaea Taraxacifolia

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Herb

Chia Sage

Salvia columbariae

Nutritive

Launaea Taraxacifolia

Launaea taraxacifolia

Nutritive

Description

Annual sage of California deserts; seeds used as high-nutrient food by California Native peoples for centuries — precursor to modern chia seed usage.

Annual herb native to Africa used as a leafy vegetable and medicinal herb across West Africa for blood disorders, inflammation, and as a tonic.

Active Compounds

omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, fiber, protein, flavonoids

flavonoids, phenolics, sesquiterpene lactones, tannins

Traditional Uses

Nutritive food by Chumash and Cahuilla peoples, Energy food for long journeys, Seed poultice for eye conditions, Staple grain in some Indigenous diets

blood disorders, inflammation, digestive tonic, fever, edema

Modern Uses

Nutritive dense food, Omega-3 source, Fiber source, Antioxidant

anti-inflammatory, nutritive, antioxidant, diuretic

Adult Dosage

1–2 tablespoons seeds daily in water or food

Fresh leaves as vegetable freely or 5g as tea

Contraindications

Blood thinning medications (omega-3 effects), Swallowing disorders (gel can be choking hazard)

allergy to Asteraceae, excessive use

Side Effects

GI bloating initially, Blood thinning potential

very well tolerated

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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