In ancient times, in a number of countries, sesame was called a seedimmortality, and there is some truth in this. Like many seeds, the source of substances and energy necessary for the body is sesame seed, the beneficial properties of its components give health and longevity - for example, they believe in China. Sesame has a second name - sesame. Involuntarily this word is associated with a famous fairy tale, opening the door to the world of the most priceless wealth - health. Its source is the sesame seed. The useful properties of this plant justify this name.
Grow sesame seeds in India, Transcaucasia, MiddleAsia, in some parts of Africa and the Middle East. Sesame - a thermophilic and photophilous annual plant, very beautiful, it is even grown as an ornamental flower bed among other flowers. Seeds of sesame, according to the variety, are black, reddish, brown, yellow and white. A more pronounced aroma in seeds of dark color. It is more saturated and when cooking is disclosed in the best way.
It is important that there are a lot of vitamins andminerals contains sesame seeds, the useful properties of which are directly related to their active participation in the metabolic processes of the body. This, in turn, contributes to its overall improvement and strengthening. It should be noted useful properties of sesame seeds for normal and stable operation of the intestines, which is functionally important for health.
Seeds are usually used for food, but their age isis not long, because due to the high content of oil in them (up to 60%), they quickly deteriorate, so oil is extracted from sesame seeds coldly, which can be stored for decades.
Both oil and sesame seed (useful properties of theirhave been proven by time) are used to treat a range of diseases. The pronounced therapeutic properties of sesame oil are second only to pistachio and almond oil. It is a valuable food for a diet, and it is included in many dishes intended for dietary nutrition. Its health effect is favorable in such diseases as hyperthyroidism, lipid metabolism, inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases, hypertension, inflammation of the kidneys, intestinal colic. The substances contained in this oil contribute to an increase in the number of platelets and increase blood coagulability. It is encouraged to use it for asthma, dyspnea and various lung diseases. Oil from sesame seeds cleanses the body and removes metabolic products.
But this is not all that ourwith sesame seeds. Useful properties of this product, due to the content of sesamin - a powerful antioxidant, are expressed in a significant decrease in the level of cholesterol in the blood. In addition, the seeds assist the body in the fight against cancer cells. Still it is necessary to note useful properties of sesame seeds, consisting in a high content of calcium. This is important for the prevention of osteoporosis. Calcium strengthens the bone system, helping to build muscle mass. A total of 100 grams of sesame seeds per day is enough to eliminate the need for medicines that contain this essential ingredient.
The ability of oil from these seeds to resistUltraviolet rays are also used to protect against sunburn. In cosmetics, its beneficial effect on weak hair is used. With regular use of funds, which include sesame oil, the hair becomes shiny and soft. The pores of the face become narrower, the color of the skin becomes even. In a mixture with other oils, sesame is used for a pleasant and useful massage.
Sesame oil helps with exhaustionrecover. With this tool, rubbing it into the gums, you can significantly reduce the toothache or get rid of it altogether. Contraindications to the use of sesame and its oil is almost none, except that their individual intolerance. That's how wonderful the sesame seeds are, the useful properties of which, in fact, are priceless.
