Description
Sesame seed is one of the oldest condiments known to man. Sesame is crop that is grown for the oil in its seed. The scientific name for sesame seeds is Sesamun indicum. The husked ones are called white sesame and the un-husked are black. Compared to similar crops, such as peanuts, soybean, and rapeseed, the seeds of sesame are believed to have the most oil. Sesame has enormous uses – People take sesame by mouth for Alzheimer’s disease, anaemia, arthritis, heart disease prevention, cataracts, constipation, high cholesterol, infertility in men, menopause, osteoporosis, pain, stomach ulcers, stomach cancer, stroke, and weight loss. People apply sesame oil to the skin for aging skin, hair loss, anxiety, frostbite, psoriasis, warts, wound healing, pain, and to prevent bug bites. In foods, sesame oil is used as cooking oil and to make dressings and sauces. Sesame seeds are added to food for flavouring.
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