Sesame Seed Whole Natural

Botanical Name: Sesamum indicum

Sesame is an annual plant growing up to 100 cm tall. Sesame is native to Africa and India. It is widely naturalized in tropical regions of the world.

Sesame seeds have been used as a medicine since antiquity. They are considered to be antioxidant, anticancer, demulcent, emollient and laxative properties. Due to its lignans content, Sesame is very efficient in lowering cholesterol levels. One of its lignan components, sesamin, is proven to protect the liver from oxidative damage. As an excellent source of phytosterols, Sesame seeds are efficient immune enhancer. It is also believed that they can help as prevention against certain forms of cancers.