Sesame
Sesame is known scientifically as “Sesamum indicum”, a type of plant followed by the pedal species. Sesame seeds are also rich in protein and antioxidants. They are also used as raw materials for the manufacture of tahini and desserts. They are rich in polyunsaturated fats, amino acid methionine , Vitamins of group B and (J), calcium and iron.
Sensitivity of sesame
Despite the many benefits of sesame, some people may experience symptoms of allergic reactions. An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system produces high levels of some powerful chemicals that cause shock to the body, causing low blood pressure. Symptoms of Sesame Allergy:
- Breathing difficulty.
- Cough.
- Low pulse rate.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Itching inside the mouth.
- Abdominal pain.
- Glow and redness of the face.
- Urticaria, where high red skin patches are formed from the surface of the skin.
Benefits of sesame
Known secrets of sesame since ancient times, and used as food and treatment. Ibn al-Bitar said about sesame: (Sesame is useful for the division of drink and paint and fat, useful for the narrowness of breath and asthma), said Dawood Antioch him: (Sesame hot moist, and knows sesame oil Sirg and remain strong seven years, and useful in fattening, and repair kidneys and remove chronic cough if Cooking in pomegranate, and clean the sound and remove the roughness of the lung and chest, itching and scabies, and if not spoiled not favored by something in the itching, analyze asthma and shortness of breath and cough).
The most important benefits of sesame:
- Enhances oral and dental health: Sesame seeds and seeds help eliminate bacteria leading to cavities, remove the calcareous layer surrounding the teeth, help whiten the teeth and prevent bleeding of the gums, and has a role in the treatment of bad breath and dry throat.
- Sesame contains sesame: a fibrous substance that increases the rate of burning fat in the body, which helps to reduce body weight.
- Skin and skin care: Sesame is rich in zinc, which is a necessary mineral for the production of collagen in the skin, and it has the role of giving the skin flexibility and repair of damaged skin cells, and is rich in vegetable protein is important for cell growth and regeneration and treatment burns.
- Treatment of Diabetes Sesame seeds are rich in fiber that regulates the absorption of sugar in the intestines. Seed oil plays a protective role, especially in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. It also plays a role in lowering blood sugar levels and controlling the work of some diabetes medicines.
- Enhances bone health: Sesame oil contains zinc that increases bone density and protects against osteoporosis. In addition, sesame seeds are a very rich source of calcium minerals that is very important for bone health and growth. It also contains a copper element that helps reduce the swelling associated with arthritis, Anti-oxidants and inflammation, which helps fight rheumatoid arthritis.
- Reduces blood pressure and promotes heart health. Studies have shown that magnesium found in sesame seeds helps lower blood pressure in patients with diabetes and stress patients. Sesame oil also contains the active ingredient sesame, as well as the antioxidants and infections it contains, known as sesame Sesamol), a powerful antioxidant that promotes cardiovascular health by preventing atherosclerosis, reducing bad cholesterol in the body, increasing HDL cholesterol, reducing triglycerides in the blood, and omega-3 fatty acids Greasy and beneficial to the health of the heart.
- Sesame is taken orally for Alzheimer’s disease, anemia.
- Treats cataracts.
- It is useful in the treatment of infertility in men, alleviation of symptoms of menopause in women, and treatment of dry vaginal lining.
- Treatment of stomach ulcers, stomach cancer.
- Apply to the skin to treat skin aging, hair loss, anxiety, frostbite, psoriasis, warts, and prevent bites bites.
- Sesame oil is used to improve vocal cords.
- Sesame seeds are added to the food for a distinctive flavor, and sesame oil is used for cooking.
- Studies have shown that sesame oil contains a natural sunscreen; UV rays resist 30%.
- Used to relieve anxiety and insomnia, to treat blurred vision, dizziness and headache.
- Antibiotics are naturally antibacterial and cause common skin diseases such as Staphylococci and Streptococcus, as well as common skin fungi.
Benefits of sesame oil for children
- Research suggests that taking sesame oil by mouth at 3 days of sleep reduces coughing in children with colds.
- Sesame oil is the perfect massage oil for children because of its moisturizing properties of the skin.
- Some studies have shown that daily massage of children using sesame oil for 4 weeks improves growth.
- Some studies suggest that adding sesame to the daily diet strengthens bones and prevents rickets in children
- It helps when the children massage it on the blood flow to the arteries of the thighs, and helps sleep better.
- Sesame is rich in fiber, so it helps to treat constipation in children.
- A few drops of sesame oil or olive oil are placed at room temperature in the ear to treat the baby’s ear infection. It is used only if there is no hole in the eardrum.
- It relieves tooth pain in children; the neck, head, and head massage.