Sesame Seeds and Sesame oil is used to treat health-related problems.

Sesame is a plant grown in India including in other countries is also known as ‘Til’ has several beneficial factors which have been mentioned in Indian Ayurveda. This has been used by ancestors as a heat generator in our body and added to many cosmetic products.
 

The botanical name of Sesame is Sesamum indicum and it belongs to the family Pedaliaceae.

Sesame seeds are among the oldest known seeds used for oil production. They are said to be domesticated well over 3,000 years ago. It has a huge amount of oil has a nutty flavor and is used to trigger allergic reactions in some people.

The cultivated type of sesame seeds is originated in India and now India is the largest producer of Sesame seeds. Some other researchers have traced the origin of seeds in Ethiopia.

Sesame Seeds is the fruit of the Sesame plant and it is found in a closed packet form in numbers around 20 to 25 packet in a single tree. These seeds become light weighted when they dry and are known as the best to consume.

Health Relation with Sesame Seeds/Oil

Sesame oil and seeds always have been included in Indian houses it may be either raw for or in cooking. Sesame has many health-related facts which can benefit our body in many ways. A recent study reveals the consumption of sesame may reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, reduce your oxidative stress markers and lipid pre-oxidation.

Sesame contains a variety of proteins, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is also being used for many cosmetic-related makings such as soaps, cosmetics, lubricants, and medicines.

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Important Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds/Oil

Makes Bone Strong

Sesame seeds oil and raw seed are very helpful to make your bones strong, according to Dr. Gargi Sharma, Nutritionist at Aanya Clinic, Delhi told about the diseases very popular with the name Osteoporosis, mainly caused due to weak bones and decay in the bone mass that tend to increase the susceptibility of fracture. She told the consumption of sesame seeds, rich in calcium and zinc can make your bone strong.

Reduce the Stress and Depression

The human mind has two aspects one is connected with the backside and the other is connected to the front. Whenever we said our mind is not good or I am feeling very stressed, the presence of Serotonin and its bad impact makes us stressed full that leads to depression. Sesame Seed contains an amino acid known as tyrosine which is directly connected to serotonin activity and it can balance your mood and will reduce your stress,  

Boost Digestion

Sesame seeds contain a high percentage of fiber and unsaturated fatty acid content that can be used to make your digestion process convenient. The oil found in the sesame seeds lubricates our intestines.

Skin health Booster

Sesame has anti-inflammatory properties that can able to deal with many skin health-related problems. Sesame Oil can also do wonders for your skin like keeping your skin soft and supple. Sesame can heal your skin from redness, sores, and scars.

 
Enhance the hair Growth

Hair loss become a common issue for many youngsters as some are facing the hair fall issue and others from dandruff, hence in such a situation, we should prefer the natural path which does not have any side effects as allopathy has. Sesame oil Used in hair can improve your hair to grow long and can also moisturize your scalp which will improve your blood circulation.

 
Sesame seeds can be consumed in many ways but the best way is two take 50 grams of sesame seeds and chew them in the first meal with a glass of water. In the other form, the oil extracted by the seeds can be used for cooking and direct consumption will also provide many benefits for the body.

We need to focus our surroundings on the herbs that are available and are unknown to us some of them are of course available in our kitchen like Zeera,Black Pepper,Cinnamon,Turmeric,Coriander Seeds, Mace, etc.
 

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