Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica L. They're believed to be native to Central America ( 1 ). Historically, those in the Aztec and Mayan civilizations used the seeds in their diets, as well as for medicinal purposes, religious rituals, and cosmetics.

Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica L. They're believed to be native to Central America ( 1 ). Historically, those in the Aztec and Mayan civilizations used the seeds in their diets, as well as for medicinal purposes, religious rituals, and cosmetics.