semen Sesami indici
Traditional / Folk Medicine Use
Traditional tonic food valued for strengthening bones, nourishing the marrow, providing restorative fats, and aiding bowel regularity.
Clinically Demonstrated Actions
Defatted and whole sesame provides dense bioavailable calcium, zinc, and unique lignans (sesamin) that modulate hepatic fatty acid metabolism and maintain vascular elasticity.
Preparation & Usage
Use sesame flour to replace 10–25% of grain flour in baking, or incorporate 1–2 tablespoons into daily breakfast bowls, tahini, and smoothies.
Active Compounds
Sesamin, sesamolin, tocopherols, calcium, zinc, and unsaturated fatty acids.
About the Plant
Sesamum indicum is an upright annual crop with bell-shaped blossoms producing segmented capsules filled with miniature, nutrient-dense flat seeds.
Storage
Keep in cool, airtight containment; refrigeration after opening preserves delicate oils from oxidation.