Sesame oil

There are two kinds of sesame seeds - black and white. White sesame oil is considered to be of higher quality, in turn from black sesame seeds he obtained more. Light oil, due to less intense flavors often used in cooking - as a salad dressing and putting vegetable dishes. The dark oil is more common in Asian cuisine, but only in those cases when it is necessary to give the food a pronounced flavor. Also, sesame oil added to various vegetable, meat and fish dishes. In the process of preparing dishes of sesame oil should be added at the last moment, as it tends to burn quickly.

Ingredients: Oil of sesame seeds, obtained by cold pressing

Fat composition: omega-3 (less than 0.2%), omega-6 (about 45%), an omega-9 (approximately 41%), saturated fatty acid (palmitic, stearic) (about 14%).

Sesame oil vitamin composition A, B1, B2, B3 (PP vit.), B4, C, D, E (choline), K.

It is very rich in iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, nickel, magnesium, copper, manganese and some other elements. According to the content of calcium in it he simply has no equal - only 1 tsp.. sesame oil contains even the daily rate of calcium for an adult.

Beta-sitosterol, betaine, lecithin, resveratrol, sesamin (chloroform), sesamol, sesamolin, phytin, phytosterols and phospholipids.

Beneficial features

Regular use of sesame oil helps to increase the number of platelets, and improve blood clotting processes, thus indicated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, hemorrhagic diathesis and thrombophlebitis.

Sesame oil is used in diseases of the liver, heart and pancreas, with a strong exhaustion, as well as an anthelmintic and laxative.

Due to the fact that sesame oil has warming properties, it effectively helps with colds, dry cough, flu, pneumonia, asthma and pains in the ears.

With sesame oil often make therapeutic and preventive massage for arthritis, osteochondrosis, rheumatism. Oil massage eliminates stagnation in the body, stimulates the cardiovascular system, adds elasticity of ligaments and muscles, so there is cleansing the body of toxins and improves the function of the gastrointestinal tract.

Also it is suitable for the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, joint pain, what oil should be slightly warm and lightly rub into the painful areas.

In case of burns, ulcers and boils great help tool of equal parts sesame oil and lemon juice.

As cosmetic sesame oil is used since time immemorial. Due to its ability to penetrate deeply into the skin cells, it softens, cleanses, removes dirt and dead cells. It is a natural antioxidant, which prevents the appearance of early signs of skin aging. The oil absorbs ultraviolet radiation and contributes to the rapid recovery of the skin, so it is often used in sunscreen cosmetics.

Application: It is used mainly inside. Recommended for medical purposes take sesame oil, 3 times a day before meals for adults and 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon for children.

Contraindications:

People with increased blood clotting and diseases such as varicose veins, chronic diseases or having a tendency to thrombosis, sesame oil to use for medicinal purposes should consult with a physician.

With extreme caution should its use for people who have a tendency to allergic reactions.

If there is an individual intolerance of sesame seeds in pure form or sesame oil must be ready to completely abandon its use.

Shelf life: sesame oil 24 months.

Before applying are encouraged to consult with a physician. It is not a medication.