Humanity has learned about the healing properties of sesame in ancient times.
Plant seeds are used not only as a fragrant spice in cooking, but also in traditional medicine to treat many diseases and saturate the human body with the missing micro and macro elements.
Features of the composition of sesame seeds, the beneficial properties of seeds and calories
The presence of the healing qualities of sesame is determined by its rich composition, which includes:
• organic acids
• vitamins A, B, C, PP, E;
• fatty acids, such as linoleic, oleic, linolenic, stearic, palmitic;
• amino acids - tryptophan, histidine;
• antioxidants;
• phytosterol;
• proteins;
• carbohydrates;
• phytoestrogens;
• micro and macro elements, such as calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, sodium, manganese, copper.
Thanks to the antioxidants included in the composition, sesame seeds can be stored for a long time, this period can reach even 9 years.
Due to the saturation of the constituent oils, plant seeds have a significant calorie content. Only 10 grams of seeds account for about 560 kilocalories, and 50% of the total mass is occupied by oils.
Calcium-rich sesame can satisfy the daily requirement of the body for this trace element. Therefore, it is recommended to use it for teenage children, pregnant women and the elderly. Calcium strengthens nails, bones and teeth, positively affects the blood, improving its coagulability and normalizing acidity. Also, calcium helps to remove harmful metabolic residues from the body, takes part in the regulation of hormone secretion.
Phytosterols are an animal similar to cholesterol. They do not allow ordinary harmful cholesterol to be absorbed in the body, thereby preventing the development of atherosclerosis, and reducing the likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases.
Phytoestrogens or analogues of female hormones perform an important function in the body. Instead of the usual hormones, they react by blocking the receptors to which estrogen molecules attach. Unlike the female hormones estrogen, phytoestrogens do not have the ability to trigger cancer processes, which leads to an excess of the former.
Amino acids are a prime necessity for the human body. They act as components of hemoglobin, contribute to the restoration and growth of tissues. The amino acid tryptophan is extremely necessary for the body, which is on the verge of a depressive state. Once in the body, tryptophan eliminates the symptoms of stress in the form of emotional instability, headache, feelings of increased danger and anxiety. It is necessary for focusing attention. Also, this element is able to reduce the negative effects on the body of alcohol, nicotine and reduce the feeling of hunger.
A vitamin-rich composition makes sesame a useful tool in the fight against shortness of breath, pulmonary diseases, internal bleeding, asthma and anemia.
Provides the body with sesame vitamins E, which cannot be independently produced in it. Therefore, getting inside with sesame seeds, vitamin E serves as protection against the appearance of cancerous tumors and strengthens the immune system.
Sesame seeds: beneficial properties of seeds
Among the many useful qualities of sesame seeds are the following:
• improvement and normalization of metabolic processes;
• elimination of cholesterol layers located in vessels;
• fight against sexual problems;
• normalization of blood condition;
• plays a large role in the treatment of mastopathy;
• effectively fights with most skin diseases;
• has a rejuvenating effect on the body, improves the appearance and color of the skin, as well as its structure, eliminating wrinkles;
• helps the body overcome colds of various kinds;
• recommended for people who want to lose weight;
• has an anti-cancer effect on the body;
• Sesame is involved in the treatment of osteoporosis;
• increases the body's defenses, strengthening immunity;
• effectively fights precisely with a dry type of cough;
• useful for the body suffering from diseases of the liver, heart, pancreas;
• enhancing blood coagulation, sesame seeds are able to fight hemorrhagic diathesis;
• must be used for the prevention and treatment of hypertension, pneumonia, diseases of the joints, thyroid gland;
• It is highly recognized in cooking, often used as a delicious and beautiful ingredient to complement dishes.
Sesame oil extracted from seeds is often an ingredient in medicinal mixtures, injections, ointments, emulsions. Internal use in the form of enemas has a laxative effect on the body. Once inside, the oil is also able to eliminate various gastric problems, for example, gastritis, ulcers, disorders, and remove harmful substances and toxins from the body.
Does sesame have contraindications
Despite the many beneficial properties, it has sesame seeds and contraindications.
1. Women such as sesame, as well as most other products, should be wary of women during pregnancy. Excessive consumption of sesame seeds can provoke a miscarriage or cause the development of hypocalcemia in an unborn child.
2. People with diseases of the digestive tract, which are accompanied by high acidity, should not use sesame seeds to avoid irritation of the internal mucous membranes.
3. Do not eat sesame seeds on an empty stomach. This method can cause nausea or thirst. To avoid these consequences, you can take only fried fruits along with honey.
4. Sesame has contraindications for people with kidney disease, they should abandon the plant. This should also be done by those who have increased blood clotting.
5. Due to the high content of calcium, sesame is not recommended for those people who have urolithiasis. The calcium element can only exacerbate the existing problem.
6. Do not use sesame oil inside along with oxalic acid and aspirin. By forming compounds with these substances, calcium will form deposits on the kidneys.
7. Do not exclude the possibility of individual intolerance to the product. In sesame, contraindications in this case can manifest themselves in the form of various allergic reactions.
Sesame and beneficial properties in cosmetology
In addition to treating various diseases, sesame can also be used in cosmetology. Most often used extract from seeds as the main component of cosmetics. Shampoos, hair masks are made on the basis of the hood, which give the hair density and strength. Creams made from it have an invaluable positive effect on the skin. The skin is rejuvenated, tightened, becomes elastic. This leaves dryness, sesame fights with inflammation and peeling.
Sesame oil has no less beneficial properties. It can often be found in the pharmaceutical industry, and it is also used as a massage agent to soften the dermis and regenerate skin cells.
