The Chemical Composition of Salvia macrosiphon Seed

The Lamiaceae family of plants includes Salvia macrosiphon, one of the therapeutic plants. In Iran, S. macrosiphon seeds are used as a remedy to prevent or treat numerous diseases. The chia seed, also known as Salvia hispanica, has beneficial effects on human health. This study examines the chemical composition and nutritional value of S. macrsoiphon seeds. In some previous research, S. macrosiphon seeds components were compared with Salvia hispanica's. In February 2021, S. macrosiphon seeds were bought from an herbal market; after they were authenticated, seed oil was obtained, and its chemical constituents were examined. S. macrosiphon seeds contain the following nutrients per 100 g: calcium 0.47 g, phosphorus 0.186 g, magnesium 9.75 g, moisture 5.2 g, ash 5.55 g, crude protein 18.92 g, crude fiber 22.2 g, carbohydrates 4.49 g, starch 17.25 g, total fiber 53.04 g, ADF (acid detergent fiber) 23.0 g, ADL (acid detergent lignin) 9.75 g, S. macroiphon seeds have 58.5059 calories total energy per gram. Fatty acids abound in S. macrosiphon oil, particularly linolenic (38.7%) and linoleic (24.5%) acids. Analysis and comparisons reveal that the chemical components obtained from S. macrosiphon and S. hispanica seeds are strikingly similar in quantity.