{"id":230525,"date":"2025-10-27T13:04:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/?post_type=herb&p=230525"},"modified":"2025-11-08T12:03:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T12:03:33","slug":"sesame","status":"publish","type":"herb","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/sesame\/","title":{"rendered":"Sesame"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":230542,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","beyondwords_generate_audio":"1","beyondwords_project_id":"47224","beyondwords_content_id":"02ec26f1-31bd-46a6-8164-6f48cf36266e","beyondwords_preview_token":"0cdd3f94-341f-43e4-ab96-15fced7262e1","beyondwords_player_content":"","beyondwords_player_style":"","beyondwords_language_code":"","beyondwords_language_id":"","beyondwords_title_voice_id":"","beyondwords_body_voice_id":"","beyondwords_summary_voice_id":"","beyondwords_error_message":"","beyondwords_disabled":"","beyondwords_delete_content":"","beyondwords_podcast_id":"","beyondwords_hash":"","publish_post_to_speechkit":"","speechkit_hash":"","speechkit_generate_audio":"","speechkit_project_id":"","speechkit_podcast_id":"","speechkit_error_message":"","speechkit_disabled":"","speechkit_access_key":"","speechkit_error":"","speechkit_info":"","speechkit_response":"","speechkit_retries":"","speechkit_status":"","speechkit_updated_at":"","_speechkit_link":"","_speechkit_text":""},"tags":[],"conditions":[694,685,699,698,695,700,697],"sustainability":[1576],"sense":[],"western_action":[999,1003,1005,1017,1023,1025],"chinese_action":[],"ayurvedic_action":[1109,1095,1111,1072,1091,1082,1065],"energetics_action":[1564,1541,1499,1624,1561,1622,1614,1620,1615,1616,1565,1534,1544,1553,1572,1560,1619,1547,1551,1539,1497,1562,1617,1618,1494,1545,1568,1550],"region":[1897],"class_list":["post-230525","herb","type-herb","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","conditions-cardiovascular-system","conditions-digestive-system","conditions-musculoskeletal-system","conditions-reproductive-system","conditions-respiratory-system","conditions-skin","conditions-urinary-system","sustainability-green-sustainability-status","western_action-aphrodisiac","western_action-carminatives","western_action-demulcent","western_action-nervine","western_action-uterine-tonic","western_action-vulnerary","ayurvedic_action-vajikarana","ayurvedic_action-shirovirechan","ayurvedic_action-varnya","ayurvedic_action-dipaniya","ayurvedic_action-rasayani","ayurvedic_action-lekhaniya","ayurvedic_action-balya","energetics_action-air","energetics_action-astringent-post-digestive-effect-vipaka","energetics_action-astringent","energetics_action-bone","energetics_action-bones","energetics_action-circulatory","energetics_action-digestive","energetics_action-eliminatory","energetics_action-excretory","energetics_action-female-reproductive","energetics_action-food","energetics_action-heating","energetics_action-heavy","energetics_action-kapha","energetics_action-mental","energetics_action-nervous","energetics_action-nervous-channel-srotas","energetics_action-penetrating","energetics_action-pitta","energetics_action-pungent-post-digestive-effect-vipaka","energetics_action-pungent","energetics_action-reproductive","energetics_action-reproductive-channel-srotas","energetics_action-respiratory","energetics_action-sweet","energetics_action-unctuous","energetics_action-urinary-channel-srotas","energetics_action-vata-constitution-dosha","region-ayurvedic-herbs"],"acf":{"last_reviewed":"19700124","herb_author":1215,"banner_text":"Sesame seed is highly revered in Ayurveda as both a food and medicine","latin_name":"Sesamum indicum<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>","pseudonym_name":"","family_name":"Pedaliaceae","herb_summary":"Sesame is one of the most widely used substances in Ayurveda for building strong tissues, calming the nervous system and supporting skin and vital organs \u2014 a true rasayana (rejuvenative).","key_benefits":"Improves digestive power (agni janana)\r\nImproves intelligence (medha janana)\r\nCleanses wounds (vranashodhana)\r\nImproves the quality of skin and hair (twachya, keshya)\r\nImproves strength and immunity (bala)\r\nGood for teeth (dantya)","how_does_it_feel":"Sesame oil tastes predominantly sweet, with accompanying astringent and bitter sub-tastes.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSesame is heavy and unctuous, with a systemic heating effect. It is minute, strong and penetrating, able to reach the subtle channels of the body and be absorbed very quickly.<\/span>","hdif_image_1":230547,"hdif_image_2":230546,"hdif_image_3":230544,"hdif_video":"","sense":[],"what_can_i_use_it_for":"[caption id=\"attachment_230542\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"512\"]\"Sesame Sesame (Sesamum indicum<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSesame is known as the \u2018queen of oils\u2019 in Ayurveda as it has such a wide scope of use. It is used as a base to prepare many medicated oils which are used internally in <\/span>panchakarma<\/span><\/i> \u00a0procedures, such as medicated herbal enemas, nasal application and ear drops. It allows fat-soluble medicinal compounds to penetrate the body very effectively, enhancing absorption into the nervous and circulatory systems. Sesame seed and its oil are excellent <\/span>laxatives<\/span><\/a>. It is also processed with herbs having <\/span>vulnerary<\/span><\/a> (wound healing) properties to prepare specific vulnerary oils. Indeed, around 90 % of the herbal oils used in Ayurveda are sesame oil. There is an understanding that in any Sanskrit verse of Ayurvedic medicine, if <\/span>taila<\/span><\/i> (oil) is mentioned but the specific type of oil is not mentioned, then sesame oil should be taken by default (1). It is also used as an ingredient in many herbal medicated jams.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAyurvedic oil massage\u00a0is a key part of the Ayurvedic daily routine (<\/span>dinacharya<\/span><\/i>) as it increases circulation, calms\u00a0<\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i>, and the nervous system and prevents dry skin. The beauty of an Ayurvedic self-massage is that it will only take around 20 minutes and costs nothing.\u00a0 Sesame oil is also the most widely used oil for external massage (<\/span>abhyanga<\/span><\/i>)<\/span>,<\/span><\/i> and is safe for babies and children. It is considered one of the most potent oils for balancing <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i> and nourishing the body\u2019s tissues (<\/span>dhatus<\/span><\/i>). It helps to strengthen bones, muscles and joints, improves the quality of skin and hair and gives overall strength. It is used for <\/span>shirodhara<\/span><\/i> (pouring of warm oil on the third eye), which helps to calm the mind, relieve <\/span>headaches<\/span><\/a> and induce deep relaxation. The combination of daily sesame oil massage with <\/span>shirodhara<\/span><\/i> with a sesame based herbal oil has been shown to improve stress markets (2). Sesame oil is preferred to <\/span>coconut oil<\/span><\/a> for oil pulling to support gum health and heal mouth ulcers. It is also preferred to coconut oil for supporting hair health.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThese tiny seeds pack a concentrated amount of nutrients, including healthy fats, protein, vitamins and minerals. Sesame oil's rich content of <\/span>antioxidants<\/span><\/a> (sesamin, sesamol) and essential fatty acids are thought to provide neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects. These compounds may support brain function, reduce oxidative stress and modulate stress responses, complementing traditional Ayurvedic practices like massage, <\/span>shirodhara<\/span><\/i> and nasal therapies.<\/span>","into_the_heart_of":"[caption id=\"attachment_230547\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"515\"]\"Sesame Sesame (Sesamum indicum<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nSesame seed has been used for centuries in various cultures, with a particularly special place in Ayurvedic medicine. While Ayurvedic texts describe sesame oil primarily in terms of being <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i> balancing, modern interpretations link to its composition in phytochemical antioxidants and profile in unsaturated fatty acids, meaning sesame is used as a biological source of essential fatty acids. It contains bioactive compounds such as lignans (sesamin, sesamol, sesamolin), tocopherols and phytosterols. The oleic\/linoleic fatty acids ratio of sesame makes it important for human health (3). Black seeds contain more calcium than white. As per <\/span>Bhavaprakasha<\/span><\/i>, \"The black sesame seeds are the best. White is of medium quality and the rest of the sesame seeds including red are of inferior quality\"<\/span> (4).<\/span>\r\n\r\nSesame seed oil is regarded in Ayurveda as a nourishing, warming, and grounding oil that strengthens body tissues, the nervous system and overall vitality through its heavy, unctuous, penetrating and warming potency (<\/span>ushna virya<\/span><\/i>).<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/i>These qualities make sesame oil highly moisturising, supporting tissue regeneration and allowing deep and rapid penetration into the body\u2019s channels. Its main taste is sweet, which also supports the building and nourishment of tissues.<\/span> Regarding <\/span>dosha <\/span><\/i>effects, it balances <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i> (especially beneficial for dryness, nervous system imbalances, and restlessness), and <\/span>kapha dosha,<\/span><\/i> but can mildly aggravate <\/span>pitta<\/span><\/i> if overused due to its heat and heaviness.<\/span>","tradtional_uses":"[caption id=\"attachment_230549\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"512\"]\"Sesame Sesame (Sesamum indicum<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n\r\nFor thousands of years, lipid-based Ayurvedic formulations have been made in India, and the craft has survived down the millennia to the present time.\u00a0 Sesame seed and its oil have been in use in both <\/span>Indian traditional medicine<\/span><\/a> and for culinary uses since antiquity. Vagbhata states that of all the oils, sesame is the best, so one can conclude that sesame oil is the best oil for oral intake or cooking (5). Sesame seed is also described as <\/span>pathya <\/span><\/i>meaning one of the things to be taken regularly (6). Hence, sesame oil is one of the most widely used oils for cooking in the Indian household.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nBoth Master <\/span>Acharyas Charaka<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Vagbhata<\/span><\/i> explain the benefits of sesame oil in their classical texts. For example, Charaka writes: \"Of all the varieties of oil, sesame oil is best for improving strength and imparting oiliness to the body\" (<\/span>7<\/span>). When cooked or processed with other drugs, it also becomes more powerful therapeutically. For example, in case of ascites (abnormal build up of fluid) with <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i> predominance, sesame oil processed with sour herbs is administered as an enema\u00a0(7). It is stated that there is no medication which excels oil in curing <\/span>vata<\/span><\/i>-related diseases <\/span><\/a>\u00a0because of its <\/span>vyavayi<\/span><\/i> quality (which pervades the body before going through the process of digestion), along with its hot, heavy and unctuous properties (8). This is especially important as aggravated <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i> is seen as the main 'troublemaker' in Ayurveda, being responsible for more diseases than the other two <\/span>doshas.<\/span><\/i> Continuous use of sesame oil alleviates <\/span>vata<\/span><\/i>, as its unctuous, hot and heavy qualities effectively balance the dry, cold and light qualities of <\/span>vata<\/span><\/i>, them being opposite in nature. When there is the interaction between substances having mutually opposite qualities, the stronger dominates over the weaker; therefore, continuous use of oil alleviates <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i>, both externally and internally (9).<\/span>\r\n\r\nBeyond use on humans, sesame is also used for plants to flower in all seasons as per <\/span>Vriksha Ayurveda<\/span><\/i>,<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/b>a component of <\/span>Agnipurana<\/span><\/i>, an ancient Indian scripture dedicated to the importance of agricultural science. Traditionally, a mixture of sesame oil cakes, <\/span>vidanga <\/span><\/i>(<\/span>Embelia ribes<\/span><\/i>)<\/span>,<\/span><\/i> sugar cane juice and cow dung is sprinkled to the root of a plant. This practice enables flowering of the plant in all the seasons (10).<\/span>","what_practioners_say":"

\"DigestiveDigestive and oral health<\/h3>\r\nSesame oil\u2019s heating nature helps to boost the digestive fire (<\/span>deepana<\/span><\/i>)<\/span>. <\/b>It is also<\/span> absorbent in nature, and is indicated in low digestive fire and malabsorption syndrome. Internal use of sesame oil in controlled Ayurvedic protocols (<\/span>snehapana<\/span><\/i>) thus enhances digestive fire, promoting better assimilation of nutrients through clearing and clenasing body channels. It is also used to ease bowel movements.<\/span>\r\n\r\nSesame is used in three ways for good teeth: It is advised for chewing; its paste is used for toothache and it is used for oil pulling. For tingling of the teeth, weak teeth, and any mouth diseases caused by <\/span>vata <\/span><\/i>imbalance, water mixed with sesame seed paste is held in the mouth for five minutes (<\/span>gandusha<\/span><\/i>) (11). <\/span>\r\n\r\nOil pulling is a traditional oral health practice that dates to around 5000 BCE, as detailed in ancient Ayurvedic texts, particularly the\u00a0<\/span>Charaka Samhita<\/span><\/i>. In\u00a0<\/span>gandusha<\/span><\/i>, the mouth is filled with oil and held for 3\u20135 minutes without movement, then released. In\u00a0<\/span>kavala,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>a comfortable amount of oil is swished and gargled for a few minutes \u2014 sesame oil is preferred with its antibacterial properties. This helps maintain good oral hygiene, ensuring any food debris lodged in the teeth is expelled out when the oil is spit out. The lubricating effect relaxes irritated throat tissues and keeps the mouth moist. Regularly doing\u00a0<\/span>gandusha\u00a0<\/span><\/i>can also help in strengthening the facial muscles.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

Nervous<\/h3>\r\nSesame oil's heavy (<\/span>guru<\/span><\/i>), unctuous (<\/span>snigdha<\/span><\/i>), and warming (<\/span>ushna<\/span><\/i>) properties perfectly balance <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i>, which governs movement and the nervous system. It calms the nervous system, reducing anxiety and mental agitation, and supports sleep and relaxation, notably when used in <\/span>shirodhara<\/span><\/i>, scalp and foot applications. It also enhances focus and cognition due to its <\/span>medhya<\/span><\/i> property combined with transdermal and nasal (<\/span>nasya<\/span><\/i>) applications. It deeply penetrates to strengthen nervous system health while moisturizing and supporting tissues.<\/span>\r\n

Reproductive<\/h3>\r\nIt supports reproductive health by nourishing <\/span>shukra dhatu<\/span><\/i>, balancing <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i>, enhancing <\/span>ojas<\/span><\/i>, improving circulation, and modulating hormones. <\/span>Vata dosha<\/span><\/i> governs movement, including neural and reproductive functions. Excess can cause dryness, irregular menstruation, and lowered vitality. Sesame oil\u2019s grounding and warming nature calms <\/span>vata<\/span><\/i>, improving reproductive stability and building <\/span>ojas<\/span><\/i>, the subtle essence of vitality and immunity, crucial for fertility. <\/span>\r\n\r\nHence, it is an aphrodisiac, promoting body strength it specifically contributes to the nourishment of <\/span>shukra dhatu<\/span><\/i>, essential for sperm and ovum health.\u00a0 Sesame oil applied via massage or shirodhara supports nervous system balance, indirectly optimizing reproductive hormonal function (2). Regular internal or external use strengthens reproductive tissues and enhances fertility. In traditional gynecological therapies, sesame oil is applied vaginally to alleviate dryness, strengthen tissues, and reduce discomfort, supporting overall reproductive health.<\/span>\r\n

Musculoskeletal and skin<\/h3>\r\nSesame oil is the most widely used oil for the daily practice of traditional warm oil massage (<\/span>abhyanga<\/span><\/i>). Beyond this preventative approach, external use helps to relieve pain, promote fracture healing, loosen joints, reduce dryness of skin and clear wounds. Its oil processed with other herbs can be used in conditions like hemiplegia and facial palsy. Specifically for fractures, its oil can be used in <\/span>abhyanga <\/span><\/i>massage, sitz bath or a paste applied to wounds to promote healing as it supports <\/span>ashti dhatu<\/span><\/i> (bone). As hair, nails and teeth are considered a by product of bone tissue, sesame supports these too. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThere are specific mentions of its paste use for haemorrhoids to reduce pain \u2014 if there are no secretions. Sesame seeds are taken in a cloth and local fomentation is given to relieve pain, swelling and the size of the mass (12). This relief can be explained by its haemostatic action (due to its sweet and astringent tastes). For bleeding haemorrhoids it can be mixed with ghee to balance its hot potency.<\/span>\r\n

Circulatory and heart health<\/h3>\r\nSesame seed is recognized for its potential to support cardiovascular health, being rich in essential fatty acids including omega-3 and omega-6, which contribute to lowering cholesterol, supporting arterial flexibility, and reducing the risk of heart disease (13,18). They also contain minerals and vitamins that fortify the heart and circulatory system, while their high oil content lubricates tissues and decreases inflammation \u2014 an important factor in cardiovascular health. <\/span>\r\n\r\nRegular consumption of sesame seeds is associated with improved heart function and a decreased incidence of heart attacks. Besides heart benefits, sesame also strengthens bones, muscles, and connective tissues, which can indirectly support an overall healthy cardiovascular system.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n

Urinary<\/h3>\r\nSesame oil supports urinary health in Ayurveda by pacifying <\/span>vata<\/span><\/i>, nourishing tissues, and promoting bladder tone and detoxification, which can improve urinary flow and reduce symptoms like frequent urination.\u00a0 It specifically pacifies <\/span>apana vata<\/span><\/i> which governs the pelvic region and excretion functions. Sesame oil, through its unctuous and warming action, helps stabilise bladder function, easing complications like frequent urination, urinary retention, or weak stream.<\/span>\r\n\r\n It is also indicated in diabetes to reduce urine production and urinary tract infections. When used topically or in medicated preparations, sesame oil can also carry active constituents transdermally to help reduce urinary tract inflammation and support detoxification, indirectly promoting bladder health.<\/span>\r\n<\/span>\r\n

Respiratory<\/h3>\r\nSesame oil promotes respiratory health by lubricating nasal passages, clearing mucus and balancing <\/span>vata dosha<\/span><\/i>, mainly through nasal therapies such as <\/span>nasya<\/span><\/i> and oil massage. <\/span>Nasya<\/span><\/i> is one of the central Ayurvedic approaches to respiratory health, where a few drops of plain or herbal sesame oil (e.g., <\/span>anu taila<\/span><\/i>), are instilled into the nostrils. This practice lubricates and protects nasal passages, preventing dryness and irritation; clears mucus and congestion, aiding easier breathing; and balances <\/span>prana<\/span><\/i> (life force), calming the nervous system and improving airflow to the head and upper respiratory tract. <\/span>\r\n\r\nAyurveda also emphasises <\/span>abhyanga<\/span><\/i> or warm sesame oil massage, which can extend to the chest and back for respiratory support, using oil with added herbs such as <\/span>eucalyptus<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>Eucalyptus <\/span><\/i>spp.) to support coughs and <\/span>breathing disorders.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

Hair<\/h3>\r\n\"One who applies sesame oil on his head regularly does not suffer from headache, baldness, greying of hair, nor does this hair fall. Strength of his head forehead is specially enhanced; his hair becomes black, long and deep-rooted; his sense organs work properly; the skin of his face becomes brightened; applying sesame oil on the head produces sound sleep and happiness\"<\/span><\/i>\u00a0 \u2014 Charaka Samhita (14)\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nSesame oil is one of the most effective <\/span>keshya<\/span><\/i> substances \u2014 promoting hair growth, reducing hair fall, and relieving grey hairs. One of the key reasons it is preferred to <\/span>coconut oil<\/span><\/a> is that it is heating in nature versus the cooling potency of coconut. Coldness increases <\/span>kapha dosha<\/span><\/i><\/a>, hence, people who are prone to allergies, cold, cough, asthma, etc. can see a worsening of symptoms after applying coconut oil to the head. Even healthy\u00a0people, who do not have cold problems, can tend to have running nose, upon applying coconut oil at night. Coconut oil is still advised for people with burning sensations on the head or living in hot countries.\u00a0<\/span>","research":"[caption id=\"attachment_230546\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"514\"]\"Sesame Sesame (Sesamum indicum<\/em>)[\/caption]\r\n

Nasal application of sesame oil-based anu taila<\/i> as 'biological mask' for respiratory health during COVID-19 (15)<\/h3>\r\nThis review evaluated the potential role of sesame oil-based a<\/span>nu taila<\/span><\/i> for respiratory health and the prevention of COVID-19 (15). Ayurveda recommends the use of sesame oil and anu<\/span> taila<\/span><\/i> as a part of daily routine (<\/span>dinacharya<\/span><\/i>) for oral gargling and trans nasal application (<\/span>nasya<\/span><\/i>) for preventing upper respiratory tract infections. Recent studies on COVID-19 have elucidated the activity of certain fatty acids in restricting viral binding. <\/span>\r\n\r\nBased on the evidence gathered from in-silico, pre-clinical, and pharmacological studies as well as references from classical textbooks of Ayurveda, this review infers that the trans nasal application of sesame oil and\/or anu<\/span> taila<\/span><\/i> could provide resilience\/protection to the respiratory system. It can act as a biological mask to prevent respiratory infections like COVID-19. Detailed pharmacological studies are needed to give fuller confirmation of this informed inference that anu<\/span> taila<\/span><\/i> offers a cost-effective intervention for the prevention of COVID-19 like infections of the upper respiratory tract.<\/span>\r\n

Effects of Ayurvedic oil-dripping treatment with sesame oil vs. with warm water on sleep: A randomized single-blinded crossover pilot study (16)<\/h3>\r\nAyurvedic oil-dripping treatment (<\/span>shirodhara<\/span><\/i>) is often used for treating sleep problems. However, few properly designed studies have been conducted, and the quantitative effect of <\/span>shirodhara <\/span><\/i>is unclear. This study sought to quantitatively evaluate the effect of sesame oil <\/span>shirodhara <\/span><\/i>(SOS) against warm water <\/span>shirodhara<\/span><\/i> (WWS) on improving sleep quality and quality of life (QOL) among persons reporting sleep problems (16).This randomized, single-blinded, crossover study recruited 20 participants. Each participant received seven 30-minute sessions within two weeks with either liquid. The washout period was at least two months. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThe <\/span>shirodhara <\/span><\/i>procedure was conducted by a robotic oil-drip system. The outcomes were assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for sleep quality, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) for daytime sleepiness, World Health Organization Quality of Life 26 (WHO-QOL26) for QOL, and a sleep monitor instrument for objective sleep measures. Of 20 participants, 15 completed the study. SOS improved sleep quality, as measured by PSQI. This pilot study demonstrated that SOS may be a safe potential treatment to improve sleep quality in persons with sleep problems.<\/span>\r\n

Ayurvedic lipid based rasayana: A perspective on the preparation and pharmacological significance of lipids on the bioavailability of phytoconstituents (17)<\/h3>\r\nRecent research on the role of phytonutrients in promoting cardiopulmonary, brain and immune health substantially buttress the philosophy underlying the use of lipids in preparing traditional Ayurvedic formulas, since a large number of these bioactives are lipophilic. Being lipoidic, they are absorbed through the lacteals in the small intestine, and are then transported through the thoracic duct directly to the heart, bypassing the liver. The formulations utilizing ghee (clarified butter) or sesame oil as the carrier lipid, either while frying <\/span>amla<\/span><\/a> or as <\/span>anupana<\/span><\/i> (adjuvant), have special significance in modulating bodily immunity, since the immune system is housed in lymphatics, which are lipid rich. <\/span>\r\n\r\nAmla<\/span><\/a> and lipid based Ayurvedic rasayans (rejuvenating formulations) are a popular and highly palatable group of phytonutraceutical preparations. This group of polyherbal adaptogenic formulations is classified separately from other formulations in Ayurvedic therapeutics. Several of these health-promoting rasayans are suitable to be consumed by all age-groups in the recommended season and dose. <\/span>\r\n\r\nCurrent research on endothelial and immune cell receptor mediated uptake of lipoidic molecules, together with the knowledge of lipid absorption pathways, lends credence to the usefulness of <\/span>rasayans<\/span><\/i> (rejuvenatives) in targeting the cardio-pulmonary and immune systems (17). An attempt has been made in this paper to elucidate the mechanisms underpinning the complex interplay between lipid delivered hydrophobic phyto-molecules, systemic lymphatics and the immune system.<\/span>\r\n

Physicochemical, potential nutritional, antioxidant and health properties of sesame seed oil: A review (18)<\/h3>\r\nSesame seed oil (SSO) is of great economic and human nutrition interest worldwide. Due to its composition in phytochemical antioxidants and profile in unsaturated fatty acids, sesame is used as a biological source of essential fatty acids. It contains bioactive compounds such as lignans (sesamin, sesamol, sesamolin), tocopherols and phytosterols. The oleic\/linoleic fatty acids ratio of sesame makes it important for human health (18). Sesame seed oil has bioactive compounds that can help prevent certain cardiovascular, metabolised and coronary diseases. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThe \u03c9-3 and \u03c9-6 fatty acids in SSO are precursors to eicosanoids that regulate the immune system and inflammatory functions. The essential fatty acids contained in this oil are essential for cell construction and highly recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. The consumption of the oil allows both a decrease in the LDL-cholesterol complex and an increase in the HDL-cholesterol complex. It regulates blood sugar and may have favourable effects on people with liver cancer and those developing fatty liver disease (18). <\/span>\r\n\r\nIn this review, the nutritional value, antioxidant properties, and health benefits of SSO have been compiled to provide collective information of nutritional and medical interest.<\/span>\r\n

The impact of sesame oil on postpartum after-pain in multiparous women: A randomised, triple-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial (19)<\/h3>\r\nThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of sesame oil soft gels on postpartum pain in multiparous women. A total of 86 multiparous women participated in a randomised, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The women received a 1.1 g capsule of\u00a0sesame oil\u00a0or placebo after\u00a0vaginal delivery\u00a0every six hours for 24 hours. After-pain was assessed using a pain-o-meter one hour after each dose of medication or placebo. <\/span>\r\n\r\nAfter the intervention, the mean scores of pain intensity in the group that received\u00a0sesame oil\u00a0soft gels were significantly lower than those in the placebo group. The study showed that soft gels of sesame oil were more effective in reducing the severity of after-pain than was a placebo. Based on these findings, the use of sesame oil gel capsules is recommended for alleviating postpartum after-pain, as these capsules are easily accessible and it is important to note that no side effects were reported in this study, and all participants complied with the intervention (19).<\/span>","did_you_know":"It is not just the oil that is used therapeutically. Sesame seeds paste, for example, is used in Ayurveda for internal administration and for application over wounds. Sesame seeds are widely used in various classical Ayurvedic food recipes, in the form of laddu, or its <\/span>kitchari<\/span><\/i> can be prepared by mixing it with a little rice, green moong gram\/dhal and black gram\/dhal (21).<\/span>","additional_information_right":{"illustration":230551},"additional_information_left":{"botany":"This is an erect annual plant of the family Pedaliaceae, grown for its seeds, which grow up to three feet in height. The leaves of this plant are broad and lanceolate, narrow at the base of the plant. The flowering time of the plant is from October to December and the fruiting time is December to January. The flowers are tubular with a four-lobed mouth. Its flowers may change in colour, its flowers may be different and of white, purple or yellow in colour, most commonly white coloured variety is common in India. Its fruit is pubescent, rectangular in sectional cutting. Sesame seeds are very small in size, have numerous varieties, ovate in shape, thinner at the eye and the coat covering of the seed is smooth and ribbed (25).<\/span>","common_names":"