Alpha Selves
Salvia
Alpha Selves are botanical parts that express distinct chemical and structural profiles.
System Logic
- Strong specialization of metabolites in aerial glandular tissues
- Chemical identity defined by co-occurring volatile and phenolic compound systems
Leaves & Flowers
- Very high specialization with dual chemical axis
- Essential oils (monoterpenes) and phenolic compounds (caffeic acid derivatives)
- Localized in glandular trichomes
- Core domain defining antimicrobial, antioxidant, and aromatic functions
Stems
- Moderate specialization
- Associated with transport and distribution of glandular products
- Secondary reservoir functions
Roots
- Low to minimal metabolite specialization
- Structural persistence and baseline metabolic support