Sesamum indicum L.
Family – Pedaliaceae
Common name – Sesame
✨ Sesame seed contain two unique substances; sesamin & sesamolin known to have a cholesterol-lowering effect in humans & to prevent high blood pressure.
Medicinal uses –
🌸 Seed oil is used externally to treat haemorrhoids & ulcers.
🌸 It posses antiaging, anticancer, anti-iflammatory and antioxidant
🌸 The antibacterial activity of seed is common for skin fungi such as athlet’s foot fungus.
Sugimani Marndi
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Ambika Prasad Research Foundation
Cuttack, Odisha