Sesamum indicum L. Family - Pedaliaceae Common name - Sesame
Sesamum indicum L.
Family - Pedaliaceae
Common name - Sesame
✨ Sesame seed contain two unique substances; sesamin & sesamolin known to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans & to prevent high blood pressure.
Medicinal uses -
ЁЯМ╕ Seed oil is used externally to treat haemorrhoids & ulcers.
ЁЯМ╕ It posses antiaging, anticancer, anti-iflammatory and antioxidant
ЁЯМ╕ The antibacterial activity of seed is common for skin fungi such as athlet's foot fungus.
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha
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