12022-05-26T22:44:14-07:00Giselle Correa82a42a0fc272e6d9366f0c6a05623feb08490e90406889plain2022-05-29T18:59:16-07:00Amanda Bueno-Kling6d5abc610c22a22e4d47af8113c6196fb76ced5cThe seeds are housed in lobed fruit capsules. Sometimes when raw they are considered inedible.
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12022-05-11T11:36:00-07:00Giselle Correa82a42a0fc272e6d9366f0c6a05623feb08490e90Super Seeds4This photo from a research grade iNaturalist observation of Plukenetia volubilis depicts the lobed seed capsule. #sachainchiplain2022-05-29T19:01:00-07:00Amanda Bueno-Kling6d5abc610c22a22e4d47af8113c6196fb76ced5c
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12022-05-11T11:25:18-07:00Amanda Bueno-Kling6d5abc610c22a22e4d47af8113c6196fb76ced5cSacha Inchi: Super SeedsAmanda Bueno-Kling103Plukenetia volubilis, commonly known as sacha inchi, is extremely valuable as both a source of nutritional and medicinal benefits. Sacha inchi has been cultivated for thousands of years in the Amazon Basin by the Incas and other indigenous peoples, who have used it as both food and medicine. The incredible properties of this plant are primarily derived from the seeds and the oil extracted from them. The seeds contain very high levels of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, including both omega-3 and omega-6, which have been shown to promote cardiovascular health. The seeds additionally have high protein content and have been used in traditional Peruvian cooking as a nutritious staple. A number of dishes are traditionally prepared with sacha inchi, including snacks, confections, soups, and porridges. Compounds found in the seeds have been used by indigenous groups to treat a variety of illnesses, including rheumatism, muscle pain, high cholesterol, cardiovascular issues, and gastrointestinal ailments. Scientific studies of compounds derived from sacha inchi have suggested that the plant may be useful in suppressing tumor proliferation and treating dermatitis, chronic inflammatory diseases, and cardiovascular disease. The plant has also been found to have antioxidant properties, which may promote health and support immune function. The versatility of the seeds and seed oil derived from sacha inchi as both highly nutritious food and extremely powerful medicine encourages further study and cultivation of this fascinating plant, which is not fully domesticated. The high genetic diversity of wild sacha inchi plants offers a wonderful starting point to cultivation efforts, with the potential for increasing yield and optimizing nutrient levels. By Amanda Bueno-Kling and Giselle Correa #sachainchiplain2022-06-01T12:30:05-07:00Amanda Bueno-Kling6d5abc610c22a22e4d47af8113c6196fb76ced5c
