Useful properties of sesame seeds people noticed in ancient times. It is from ancient times that the word itself, meaning this seed, fanned by mysteries and legends, came. For example, the Assyrians were absolutely sure that, before creating the world, their gods drank sesame wine. And the inhabitants of Egypt considered sesame the most useful spice. The sesame seed was used by the ancient Chinese, the inhabitants of India, Africa, the peoples of the Middle East.
Sesame itself is a one-year plant. It gives small fruits of oblong form, reminiscent of such boxes, filled with seeds. Sesame seeds can be any color: black, brown, yellow or white. Seeds of sesame seeds are used not only by cooks for preparing dishes, but also by physicians in the treatment of many ailments, especially oil is valued.
Modern cultivation of sesame is mainly in the Transcaucasus, India, the Far East and Central Asia.
Basically, his breeding is done in order to obtain sesame oil, widely used in cosmetology, medicine, cooking.
In our country, unfortunately, the most valuable properties of sesame are rarely used. The seeds of this plant are used, mainly, for the production of various sweets, for example, halva. And from the top sprinkle buns, bread and other flour products.
In many countries in antiquity, including Babylon, sesame seed was considered a symbol of eternal life, people believed that they were fed only by the gods. Naturally, he can not give immortality, but he can still provide a long life without illnesses. But you need to know and use all of its properties, and not see it as a spice and a roll of rolls.
Sesame: composition and useful properties
Sesame seeds contain a huge amount of fatty oil, which consists of glycerol esters and acids of organic origin, polyunsaturated and saturated fatty acids, and triglycerides.
Seeds also contain a powerful antioxidant sesamine. He is able to reduce the level of cholesterol in human blood at times, as well as prevent the emergence and development of many ailments, incidentally, cancer including.
In the chemical composition of sesame seeds, a lot of carbohydrates, vitamins (B, C, E, A), amino acids, proteins. It contains many mineral compounds, including magnesium, phosphorus, iron, potassium and calcium. In its composition, there are dietary fiber, and lecithin, as well as phytin (a substance with a complex structure that can restore the mineral balance). In the sesame is beta-sitosterol, which is also able to reduce cholesterol.
Vkuzhutnom oil, which is obtained from sesame seeds, is quite small content of vitamin E, but vitamin A is not at all, but there are many other very valuable compounds. The oil can be stored for a long time, and it does not rancid.
Substances that are contained in sesame seeds can have a beneficial effect on human health. They remove toxins, normalize blood pressure, metabolism, can prevent joint diseases. In sesame is quite high in calcium, which is why it can, and even needs to be used to prevent osteoporosis. Sesame helps build muscle mass. He is able to make the body much stronger.
Seeds, sesame oil: useful properties
Both oil and sesame seeds are used by both formal practitioners and folk. Sesame oil is prescribed for hemorrhagic diathesis. Oil helps to improve the coagulability of blood, it is used in the manufacture of various emulsions, patches and ointments. Oil from sesame is prescribed and as a laxative.
Sesame oil: folk recipes, treatment
Many fat-soluble drugs are based on sesame oil. They can cure a cough, cold. The oil should be heated using a water bath and rub the chest and back before going to bed. It can be taken and inside, only warm, with pharyngitis and sore throat.
Seeds of sesame are treated and indigestion. For this, it is necessary to mix the ground seeds with honey and water (boiled) and take it on a spoon until it comes to relief.
Sesame oil is taken with a ulcerative form of colitis, gastritis. It is taken on an empty stomach. With difficulty defecation, the oil is taken several times a couple of spoons.
In inflammatory processes it can be instilled in the ears for a couple of drops, pre-heated.
If there are pains of a neuralgic nature in the limbs and back, then the sesame seed in the frying pan is slightly roasted, then crushed. Take sesame powder a spoonful a day. You can drink the seeds with water with the addition of ginger juice.
If necessary, increase the ability of blood to coagulate, apply oil three times on an empty stomach on a spoon. The oil can increase the number of platelets, and this leads to an improvement in blood clotting.
Oil helps to restore lost forces in exhaustion. Intestinal colic can also be treated with oil, which is taken internally.
As an external agent, oil is used to relieve skin irritations. To treat dermatitis, you need to mix grape juice, aloe (1: 1), add some oil and lubricate the affected area of the skin. You can take the oil and additionally a couple of times a day on the spoon. You can impregnate them with a cotton swab and put on the wound: you will get an excellent healing bandage!
Help the fried on low heat and powdered seeds of sesame seeds and mastitis. The powder is mixed with butter (vegetable) and applied to the foci of inflammation in the chest.
Decoction of sesame wash the area of the anus with hemorrhoids. You need to pour a couple spoons of seeds with a half liter of boiled water and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Then put in a warm place and stand until it cools.
You can sesame oil into the gums with toothache.
Sesame oil and cosmetology
Oil from sesame seeds is used for face and body care. Oil is a universal product with moisturizing and emollient abilities. It nourishes the skin, relieves dryness and irritation, restores the protective and regenerative functions of the skin.
Sesame oil in its pure form can replace the night cream, it can be mixed with any oils. It can be injected into facial care products, in masks for the fading skin, in creams.
Sesame oil is suitable for removing make-up, for example, carcasses.
This oil is an excellent massage aid.