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Carminative*
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| Constituents: | Sesamin, sesamolin, sesamol, sesami indicin, oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, arachic acid, glycerol, calcium, vitamin E |
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Sesame seeds, and sesame seed oil are used for food, and skin care and have a rich tradition of medicinal use. Sesame seeds are used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for hair loss, and as a liver tonic. The sesamin in the seeds has recently been discovered help treat high blood pressure and cholesterol. Sesame seeds also relieve constipation caused by inactivity. Mountain Rose Herbs
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| Sesame is a gentle laxative, avoid if you have diarrhea. |
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Preparation Methods :Whole seed, often dry toasted or steamed just prior to use. Tahini is a paste made of ground sesame seeds which is used in many Near and Far East recipes.
 Remedies using : Sesame
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Certified Organic Sesame seeds | | Sesamum indicum Origin-El Salvador
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Sesamum indicum
- Flowers: White to purple tubular flowers, with four lobes
- Plant Class:Flowering plant
- Leaves: Broad, opposite leaves, laceolate
- Seeds: oil-rich seeds, which come in a variety of colors, from cream-white to charcoal-black. Seeds grow in pods, which burst open at maturity, giving rise to the phrase "Open sesame"
- Distribution:widely naturalized in tropical regions around the world and is cultivated for its edible seeds,
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 Sesame oil is great for stir fry dishes and Asian cuisines. The oil has rich golden color, with a bold, nutty flavor. Sesame oil is naturally active in vitamins A and E and essential proteins. A stable carrier oil for aromatherapy and home cosmetic use. |
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 Sesame was first domesticated in India, there is archeological evidence that it was cultivated at Harappa in the Indus Valley between 2250 and 1750 BC. It was mentioned in the "Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica", the seminal Chinese medicinal text written over 2,000 years ago. Sesame seeds were introduced to the US by African slaves. |
 In Hindu legends and beliefs sesame seeds represent a symbol of immortality | |
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