The sesame plant with a beautiful Latin name sesame has attracted the attention of people for more than one century due to its beneficial properties and energy value. It has found wide application in cooking, traditional medicine, cosmetology. Use its seeds as well as oil. On the benefits and harms of the last talk further.
Energy value and calorie
Sesame oil contains a large amount of fat - 99.9 g per 100 g of product, which is 166.5% of the daily norm for the human body. Because of this, it is very high in calories - 100 g contains 899 kcal or 53.4% of the daily human need. Only one teaspoon of product contains 45 kcal.
In addition to fats, the composition of the oil includes water, saturated fatty acids (palmitic, stearic, arachnic), sterols, monounsaturated fatty acids (palmitoleic, oleic), polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic). 
The product is rich in vitamin complex. It contains vitamin E in the amount of 8.1 mg per 100 g (54% of the person’s daily allowance), vitamins of groups B, A and C. Minerals after processing sesame oil does not remain, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc go along with the cake.
The source of vitamin E is also peanuts, corn, parsley, carrots, peas, white beans.
Beneficial features
Sesame oil has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract. In particular, it has been observed that it is capable of reducing the acidity of gastric juice, discomfort from colic. It is advised to use it for gastric and duodenal ulcers, diseases of the pancreas and gall bladder. In addition, it acts as an anti-invasive and laxative agent, is involved in the normalization of metabolism. 
Vitamin E, which is part of the oil, gives it antioxidant properties, and also allows you to influence the functioning of the sex glands, the heart muscle. Together with vitamin A is involved in the growth of hair, nails, maintaining the beauty of the skin.
Did you know? The Arabic name of sesame "Simsim" is known from the tale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves." He was mentioned in the spell by the main character when he asked to open the cave entrance with jewels. This phrase was studied by linguists, some of whom claimed that the words coincided with the name of the plant by chance, others expressed the opinion that the storyteller wanted to assimilate the sound of plowing the cave with a cod bursting with ripeness of a box with sesame seeds. The words "til (simsim), open" are often found in other oriental tales. And about the healing properties of sesame is discussed in one of the tales of Thousand and One Nights of Scheherazade.
Other components strengthen the walls of blood vessels, thereby preventing the development of hypertension, heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis. Palmitic and stearic acids affect the normalization of cholesterol in the blood. When applied topically, the oil extract of sesame relieves joint pain, as well as discomfort with rheumatism.
Doctors say that if you regularly eat dishes with sesame, the blood formation and blood clotting will improve. Chances are that a person who regularly eats meals with sesame oil will avoid the development of anemia and will be less likely to get sick with colds.
Did you know? For the first time, the healing properties of sesame oil and seeds were described by the Persian encyclopedist and physician Avicenna in his work on healing, dated by the 11th century.
Like any vegetable oil, sesame can and should be used by women in the position, because it contains essential vitamins and acids that are necessary in this period. Also, the product should be included in the diet of children after three years and the elderly. In addition, the product is useful for women in the postmenopausal period, and if they have problems with the menstrual cycle, there are regular pains.Oil is advised to enter into the diet of athletes, bodybuilders and regular visitors to gyms. It promotes muscle building.
If we summarize all the healing properties of sesame oil, their list will look as follows:
- immunomodulatory;
- tonic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- wound healing;
- pain medication;
- bactericidal;
- antihelminthic;
- laxative;
- urinary and choleretic.
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Medical applications
All of the above therapeutic actions of the product are used in traditional medicine. It is recommended for gastrointestinal diseases, in particular, gastritis, gastroduodenitis, ulcers, constipation, colitis, enterocolitis, helminthic invasion, inflammation of the pancreas. So, for gastritis, it is advised to drink a small spoonful of oil before meals three times a day. For constipation - a tablespoon before bedtime. 
Important! Do not self-medicate and apply recipes of traditional medicine without consulting a doctor. In case of serious diseases, folk remedies should be administered only as an additional therapy. The recommended prophylactic dose for an adult is a teaspoon three times a day, for children after three years - 6-10 drops per day, for children after six years of age - one small spoon per day.Folk healers recommend that you necessarily enter the product in the daily menu of people with the following diagnoses:
- anemia;
- diabetes (after permission of the doctor);
- obesity;
- diseases of the joints and bones (gout, arthritis, arthrosis, osteoporosis, etc.);
- diseases of the genitourinary system (cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, kidney stones);
- eye disease, reduced visual acuity.
Use in cosmetology
Sesame oil is an excellent way to moisturize, nourish, soften and regenerate the skin. The active substances contained in it, contribute to the production of collagen, and this means that the tool gives the skin elasticity and elasticity, slows down their aging. It also has a cleansing and bactericidal effect on acne on the face, irritation, peeling, inflammation.
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Due to these properties, the herbal product has found application in cosmetology - it is added to creams, safe tanning products, lotions, balsams, children's cosmetics, and massage products. They make masks for face and hair. Here are some of the most popular and effective ones:
- Nutritious. Ingredients: sesame oil (three large spoons), lemon juice (one small spoon), dried ginger (1.5 small spoons). The ingredients should be mixed and infused for 10 hours in the refrigerator. Lubricate the face, leaving for 15-20 minutes. After the procedure, use a nourishing cream.
- Universal. Ingredients: sesame oil (one part), cocoa powder (one part). It can be used both for the face, applying for half an hour, and for the body, smearing for half an hour or an hour under the film.
- Against fine wrinkles. Ingredients: sesame oil (one part), cocoa powder (one part). Heat on the steam bath for 20 minutes. After cooling, lubricate the face. Wash off after 20 minutes.
- For the skin around the eyes. Ingredients: sesame oil (one big spoon), vitamin A and E (four capsules). Lubricate the eyelids before bedtime.
- Toning. Ingredients: sesame oil (one part), rosehip oil (one part). Lubricate the face. Rinse off after 20 minutes.
Important! Before using homemade masks, you should check your skin for an allergic reaction to the ingredients. To do this, a small amount of money should be applied to the elbow or wrist. Redness of the skin in the place of lubrication will indicate that you have an individual intolerance to some component of cosmetics.Cosmetologists advise women to use sesame oil, both internally and externally, if they have the following problems:
- dry skin;
- deterioration of skin elasticity;
- unhealthy face type;
- redness, inflammation, irritation of the face;
- vitamin deficiency.
Role in cooking
Sesame oil has a sharp smell and taste, resembling a nutty, with a sweet note. It is used in the kitchens of different nationalities, for the most part - Asian. So, Koreans and Vietnamese fill them with salads, pickled with vegetables, meat, fish. In Japan, it is fried food, used as a filling for seafood. The Chinese make sauces of it, and in India they prefer to use it as a dressing not only for salads, but also for desserts. Sesame oil must be added to the eastern pilaf. Asians mix it with honey and soy sauce.
Pumpkin oil will help to give a special taste to the usual dishes.
Ukrainian and Russian cuisines have also adopted this product. It is added to the first and second dishes, salads, cereals, fish and meat, as well as in pastries. Those people who are not too fond of harsh aromas can mix sesame and peanut butter, so the smell will be more pleasant and appetizing. 
Harmful properties and contraindications
Sesame oil can bring not only benefit, but also harm.
- Firstly, it should be eaten in moderation.
- Secondly, it is necessary to refuse dishes with the given product if you have its individual intolerance.
- Thirdly, there is a contraindication not to use it simultaneously with products and preparations containing oxalic acid (for example, with aspirin). The fact is that in this case, calcium from sesame oil will be poorly derived and can cause problems with the urinary system.
Important! One of the properties of the herbal product is that it increases blood clotting, so with caution, rarely and in very small doses, it should be used by people prone to varicose veins, thrombus formation.
How to choose
Sesame oil is of two types: dark and light. Dark is extracted from roasted sesame, and light - from raw.
If you are planning to use the product for frying, then it is better to purchase a light grade, it can be subjected to heat treatment.
Dark is suitable for filling dishes without processing.
When you purchase should pay attention to the shelf life of the oil, the color of the goods, as well as the presence of impurities. A small amount of sediment at the bottom is the norm and suggests that the product has a natural origin. It is advisable to give preference to proven manufacturers.
The product with the longest spinning method has the longest shelf life — if properly stored, it may not lose its valuable properties for up to nine years. Oil that is purchased in supermarkets is not stored for a long time in open form - six months. It should be stored in the refrigerator in a glass lid closed containers dark color.
Sesame oil at home
Sesame oil can be prepared at home. For this you will need:
- sesame seeds;
- vegetable oil.
While still warm, they are ground with a blender. Crushed raw materials are placed in a pan and poured with vegetable oil - it is necessary that it lightly cover the seeds. The mixture is kept on low heat for about 60 minutes, then poured into glass containers and left for a day in a cool dark place. Before you use, filter. Storage of this product is carried out in a place where sunlight does not penetrate, where it is cool, and there is no high humidity. 
But the natural oil extract from sesame is not so easy to get. To do this, the seeds are heated in a frying pan, crushed in a warm form in a blender, then wrapped in gauze and passed through the garlic press. From one small spoonful of crushed seeds in this way you can get a couple of drops of oil extract.Thus, sesame oil is a useful tool that can be used for the prevention and treatment of many ailments. It is proved that it has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, circulatory systems of humans. In addition, it participates in the metabolism, the strengthening of the musculoskeletal system and the whole organism. Regular consumption of only a few teaspoons a day will make you beautiful and healthy, and also help you avoid the development of many diseases.
Reviews
I use food sesame oil of Indian production (light) for the preparation of aroma mixtures for self-massage. It is a good preservative and if the mixture is not used immediately, it will not disappear. You can mix it with grape seed, with jojoba.Svetlana
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I bought food sesame, I am delighted! very light, tender and smells delicious. even add salads! Om-Nom-nom! Much lighter than olive. I think food can be used in mixtures. Olive use after all!Barbarella
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