Applications
Sesame oil is said to improve the blood platelet count and combat anaemia. It is said that 20 drops taken daily double the count in children in three to four weeks. It is also reported to be effective against spleen disorders. The oil is soothing to the digestive tract and is a mild laxative.
Sesame oil is an excellent oil for massage when used at around 20% in the base carrier. It is beneficial for rheumatic and skin conditions, and is widely used in Scandinavia in cases of psoriasis, dry eczema and broken veins |
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Safety Data
Sesame oil has been reported as a cause of hypersensitivity. |
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About the Product
The sesame plant, originating from the tropical regions of the East Indies, is an upright annual with long bell-like flowers resembling those of the foxglove. The flowers are white with just a tinge of red, blue or yellow.
The seeds are difficult to harvest as the keel shaped seedpods shatter easily, so they need to be gathered by hand. However, there are now several different modern varieties, varying in height from 0.6-2.5 metres (2-8 feet) which allow machine harvesting. As a result, sesame is grown world wide, especially in China, Africa and South America.
The hulled seeds are waxy, measuring approximately 3mm in length, with a shape like a flat teardrop. Their colour varies from white through reddish brown to black; in fact, they are known commercially as 'white and black'. The white seeds yield the superior oil.
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