SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sesamum indicum L.

 

HINDI NAME: Kaale til, 

 

ENGLISH NAME: Black sesame seeds

 

FAMILY: Pedaliaceae 

SHORT DESCRIPTION

Vitamin B, iron, and antioxidants are abundant in black sesame seeds. Black seed sesame seeds are recognised in Ayurveda to improve Asthi dhatu bone tissue. Calcium, magnesium, fibre, zinc, B vitamins, phosphorus, vitamin E, copper, and iron are all abundant. It balances vata and Kapha while slightly increasing pitta. It balances vata and Kapha while slightly increasing pitta.

USES & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Improves skin tone
• Amazing for hair, and reduce greying
• Improves digestive health
• Strengthens the bones
• Cardiotonic action
• Supports lactation
• Has anti-ageing effect
• Reduces anxiety
• Helps with pre-menstrual symptoms
• Maintains blood pressure

PRECAUTIONS & SIDE EFFECTS

• Over-eating might cause irregular bowel movements.
• People who have a predisposition for loose motions or regular bowel movements should avoid them.
• Recommended that persons who have a history of kidney stones avoid consuming sesame seeds.

HOW TO USE

• Take a handful of black sesame seeds with lunch, or sprinkle them on salad.
• Massaging the forehead with sesame oil for 5 minutes can assist to enhance sleep quality and overall quality of life.
• When used topically, black sesame seed oil can help cure wounds and burns.
• Sesame oil's anti-inflammatory qualities make it useful for treating joint discomfort, toothaches, and scrapes.