Sacha inchi

Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis, Sacha inchi) is a perennial plant belonging to the family Mlechkovi (Euphorbiaceae). Other Latin alphabet names are: Sacha peanut, Mountain peanut, Inca-peanut.

The Empire of the ancient Incas was well aware of the plant's nutritional power. 3000 years ago it was cultivated by the ancient people, and now even open in their tombs. The exclusive source of nutrients has provided the power, health and balance of ancient civilization.

The plant reaches a height of about 2 meters. Its stems are thin, green-colored, without a stiff part, with tapering growth. The leaves are arranged sequentially on the branches and have the form of a heart. The foliate edge is jagged, and the leaves are slightly covered with hairs. Their length is from 10 to 12 cm and the width from 8 to 10 cm. The length of the leaf handles is from 2 to 6 cm.

The plant blooms five months after planting, and gives birth to berries around the eighth month. The male colors are small, white and arranged in inflorescences. Two colors bearing female marks are located at the root of the inflorescence.

Fruits are capsules with a size of 3 to 5 cm in diameter, with 4 to 7 points. At first, they are colored green, and when ripened, they get a black-brown color. During ripening, the fruit contains a soft, black, damp mass that is unfit for consumption. For this reason, they are left to dry on the plant and then picked. When it is about 2 years old, about 100 fruit can be harvested from 400 to 500 seeds a couple of times a year. Fruit capsules usually consist of 4-5 portions, some of which may have up to seven. The seeds are oval, dark brown, with a size of 1.5 to 2 cm in diameter and a total weight of 45 to 100 grams. Still on the plant the seed boxes can be opened.

The native distribution of the plant is located in South America (Suriname, Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and northwestern Brazil) as well as some of the Caribbean islands.

In Peru, it has been grown by the local population for centuries, growing in warm climates up to an altitude of 1700 meters. It also needs continuous water availability, good drainage and acidic soil, proximity to rivers.

Usable part of the plant are its seeds.

Chemical composition of sache
High protein and butter content is found in the sachet seeds. The oil extracted from them is rich in essential fatty acids omega-3 linolenic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid, omega-9 fatty acids. The seeds are rich in iodine, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin E, tryptophan, cysteine, tyrosine, threonine, leucine, isoleucine, lysine, valine, fiber.

Application of Sasha Inch
Thousands of years ago, the Incas had been given oil from the Sacha Inch seeds and had used it to cook dishes. Roasted seeds and cooked leaves of the plant were also an important element of their diet. The plant is cultivated and is grown in rural areas in the areas of its distribution, somewhere being the main livelihood of the population. The plant seeds are sold freely on the market as a healthy diet due to the high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids and proteins in them. Raw seeds are unfit for consumption. Already fried with olive oil and salt are very tasty. They have a unique, soft taste that resembles more roasted peanuts with light woody aroma.

"Super food," as Sasha is called in the Amazon, is extremely useful for the normal function of the brain, bones and joints. Sacha inchi is called "super food" because of its high content of essential fatty acids. Its nuts have a pronounced protective action against cancer and heart disease, as well as elimination of free radicals and reduction of the inflammatory process. Other actions of Sacha Inch are:
    relieves aching joints
    prevents premature aging
    maintains balanced levels of glucose
    improves vision and ocular health
    promotes the health of skin and hair
    supports cardiovascular well-being

Sacha oil production grows in Peruvian Amazon and has gained worldwide fame with its taste and health properties. In June 2007, the oil won Médaille dOr (Gold Medal) at a food and specialty competition. Sacha inchi oil has been awarded a gold medal for excellent organoleptic qualities at a world food oil competition in Paris in 2004.

Use of Sasha Oil Inch:
This product is available as a dietary supplement. The oil is mild, non-burning, with a pleasant flavor. It is used in vegetarian diets as a vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids. Ideal addition to the menu of people who do not consume fish or enough omega-rich vegetables. Its consumption can help reduce excess pounds. In addition, Sacha Inchi manages to fight depression, helps reduce cholesterol levels, prevent cardiovascular disease, and helps in the treatment of diabetes. It acts antioxidant.

The oil is easy to digest and does not cause gas or irritation, like other oils. Excellent as a constitutive unit in salad dressings and other foods. Sacha inchi oil contains nothing that is toxic or harmful to good health.

Typically, the intake of the oil product is considered to be safe. But very little is known about the effects of its prolonged use. As part of a balanced diet, it can help improve the general health of the individual.

Often sasha inchi is also used as a powder. It contains all nine indispensable amino acids, believed to facilitate cell growth and maintain normal muscle mass in the body, enhance immunity and bone health, and favorably affect the patient's normal mental health. With its wonderful walnut taste, Sacha inchi powder is a great addition to shakes, desserts and other foods.

Attention!
In studies on animal models, it has been found that the 60-day use of Sacha oil is safe, with no toxic effects on the body.

Although there are very few negative reports, some sachet products may cause side effects such as anaphylaxis, urticaria, rash, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach inflammation and headache. In the presence of such signs, the use of a sachet should be discontinued.

Source: Botanica from Framar.bg: https://medpedia.framar.bg