Latin Names: Sesamum indicum

English Name: Sesame, Gingelly

Sanskrit / Indian Name: Tila or Til

Cure for: The sesame plant is mainly popular for the oil extracted from its seeds. This oil is used both vegetable oil and therapeutic oil. According to Ayurveda the sesame seeds have aphrodisiac, demulcent, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, galactogogue,  laxative, rejuvenative, tonic action.

It is useful for amenorrhea, bums, cholera, constipation, cough, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, gonorrhea, hemorrhoids, scalds, ulcers, wounds, etc. The oil extracted from sesame seeds l is a well known natural oil that has very high medicinal value. The oil is extensively used in massages throughout the world. According to Ayurveda sesame oil has the ability to reduce toxins and generate tissues in human body. Sesame oil softens, hydrates and rejuvenates the skin of every part of the body. It is the best natural conditioner for the skin. It is also helps to reduce blood pressure and cure diabetes.