People have long used sesame seeds (sesame) to make oil. The first information about sesame was found in the Erbes papyrus. The ancient scroll contains a list of spices and herbs used by humans since time immemorial. Avicenna also studied the healing properties of plant seeds. I'll look into it in detail beneficial features, uses and contraindications of sesame oil.

Stores sell light and dark oil. To make dark marc, roasted sesame is used, while light marc is obtained from fresh seeds. Manufacturing technology provides the product with a long shelf life and preserves useful material.

Sesame extract is most widely used in cooking. It is used for dressing vegetable salads and preparing dishes. It is rarely used for frying because it burns quickly. Sesame oil is often found in savory snacks.

Useful properties have also been used in other areas: cosmetology, perfumery, pharmacology, medicine and chemistry. Sesame seed oil, when consumed regularly, normalizes the production of antioxidants and has a positive effect on disease resistance.

High-quality oil is sold only in pharmacies and specialized stores. The cost of 100 milliliters starts from 150 rubles. It’s better to buy in bulk containers, it’s more profitable.

Beneficial properties of sesame oil

For centuries, sesame seed oil has served as an ingredient in dishes and medicine, in relieving symptoms and treating disease. The beneficial properties were first used in the 15th century BC.

Source of Natural Antioxidants . The oil is rich in calcium, which strengthens bones. Doctors recommend it for children, pregnant girls and the elderly.
Stabilizes acidity gastric juice . Traditional medicine uses it to reduce acidity and reduce the likelihood of blood clots.
Beneficial for the respiratory system . Indispensable for pulmonary diseases, cough and asthma.
Suitable for prevention anemia, atherosclerosis, pneumonia, diseases of the heart muscle and liver.
Fights signs of aging. Rejuvenates and makes life easier for women during menopause, which is accompanied by a slowdown in hormone synthesis. Formulated with phytoestrogens to protect the body from oncological diseases.
Used externally for burns , bruises, abrasions and other damage to the skin.
There are many recipes in cosmetology with sesame extract. Strengthens nails and hair, cares for problem skin.
Good for babies . Little children love massage with sesame oil. After the procedure skin covering the baby becomes soft.

Those struggling with excess weight cannot appreciate the benefits of oil. You can lose weight through squeezing if you remove fats from your diet.

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Contraindications and harm

Sesame oil It is incredibly beneficial for the body, but it has contraindications, sometimes even harm. Who is not advisable or contraindicated to consume sesame seed oil?

Provides a weakening effect. It is not recommended for use by people with problematic stools. Otherwise, diarrhea will appear, which will stop after the remaining oil is removed from the body.
Experts advise those with allergies to nuts, seeds and oils to avoid consumption.
Sesame squeeze increases blood clotting. Contraindicated in patients with thrombosis.

How to take sesame oil

To obtain a therapeutic effect, take on an empty stomach.
The dosage must be observed. The daily dose does not exceed 3 tablespoons.
No more than one gram of fat should enter the body per kilogram of weight per day. If the diet is saturated with these substances, it is recommended to remove other fats from the diet when taking oil.

Now let's talk about using sesame squeeze in specific cases. It helps in skin and hair care, in the fight against obesity and in the treatment of diseases.

For face. Removes toxins, nourishes and cleanses the skin. Apply the oil to the forehead, face and neck, wait 20 minutes, rinse with warm water and remove excess with a soft, damp towel. To prevent the fat balance from being affected and the skin from drying out, carry out the procedure once a week.
For hair. The nutritious recipe uses ingredients that are leading in home cosmetology. Two tablespoons of heated honey are mixed with two egg yolks, two tablespoons of sesame oil are added, applied to the hair in an even layer, wait half an hour and rinse with shampoo. The procedure is carried out twice a week.
For weight loss . There are several use cases. Simple - use on an empty stomach. To start the mechanism to combat excess weight, drink a spoonful of the squeeze 30 minutes before breakfast and wash it down with warm water. The technique is not suitable for people who go to work after breakfast, since it has a side effect - a laxative property. The second option involves adding to salads and snacks instead sunflower oil. Achieving results is ensured by combining diet with physical activity.

How to take for skin

Wrinkles. Two tablespoons of butter are mixed with a spoon of sour cream and applied to the problem area.
Dry skin. Fifty milliliters of squeeze is combined with a spoonful of glycerin and 50 grams of cucumber puree. Add lemon and mint ether drop by drop and use as directed.
Edema. A spoonful of marc is mixed with pine, juniper and tangerine esters. The mixture eliminates swelling of the skin.
Pimples. A stack of sesame oil is combined with 50 milliliters of grape juice and a similar amount of aloe pulp. The resulting composition is used to treat the affected area of the skin.
Massage mask. Before the procedure, a mixture of a spoonful of sesame nectar, five drops of chamomile, three drops of basil and two drops of cypress oils is applied to the skin.
Vitamin mask . Ten milliliters of sesame pomace are mixed with a couple of tocopherol capsules and two capsules of retinol.

Video of preparing sesame milk

Treatment with sesame oil

Traditional healers use sesame oil to treat diseases. The recipes made available to ordinary people have stood the test of time and demonstrated effectiveness.

Mastitis. A soft cloth is moistened with an oily mixture, applied to the chest, covered with a plastic bag and secured with a gauze bandage.
Unpleasant smell from mouth . The oral cavity is rinsed daily with sesame oil. It freshens breath, restores damaged mucous membranes, strengthens gums and activates receptors.
Cough. The oil is heated to 39 degrees, rubbed into the back and chest, then they wrap themselves up and go to bed. For a dry cough, take a spoonful daily to improve the condition.
Burns and cuts . To speed up the healing of skin damage, the affected area is treated with sesame liquid.
Headache and insomnia . Warm sesame oil is rubbed into the temples and feet. Lotions help with dizziness.
Women Health . To restore normal ovarian function and normalize menstrual cycle Every day before breakfast, drink a spoonful of sesame seeds.
Gastritis and ulcer . In the morning before meals, take a tablespoon of oil, and then drink a small spoon before each meal.
Chronic constipation . Daily consumption of oil in the morning will solve the problem. On the first day, drink 3 spoons, after which the dose is gradually reduced to one spoon and taken until stool normalizes.
Otitis. In case of illness, heated sesame liquid is instilled into the inflamed ear, 2 drops each.
Strengthening the immune system, cleansing the body . For health purposes, drink one and a half tablespoons of oil every morning for two weeks, then take a ten-day break and repeat the course.

The list of diseases for which sesame oil helps is impressive. Just don't consider it a panacea, none of them folk recipes does not replace full treatment with the participation of doctors.

Sesame oil for children

The squeeze from sesame seeds is saturated with calcium; thanks to its delicate fiber, it normalizes the functioning of the baby’s digestive system. It is used in baby food as an addition to dairy products.

There is an opinion that sesame seeds help with pneumonia, bronchitis, diseases of the digestive system and pancreas. This fact has not been scientifically proven and it is not known for sure how many grains produce a healing effect.

There are no prohibitions on children using oil. However, sesame is given to babies carefully so as not to cause allergies. I recommend the oil in soups and salads, and I advise children over 3 years old to enjoy tahini halva.

Cooking recipes with sesame oil

Sesame oil is incredibly popular among Thai, Asian, Korean and Chinese cooks. They use it to prepare meat, seafood, salads, desserts and sweets. Sesame is often mixed with other spices and herbs. Add to hot dishes before serving.

Lenten soup

Ingredients:

Carrots - 200 g.
Sweet pepper - 200 g.
White cabbage— 200 g.
Vegetable broth - 4 cups.
Garlic - 4 cloves.
Chinese noodles - 1 pack.
Green onions - 1 bunch.
Tomato paste- 1 spoon.
Sesame oil - 1 spoon.
Sesame - 1 spoon.
Pepper, salt.

Preparation:

Fry chopped green onions in sesame oil along with chopped garlic and sesame seeds for one minute. For frying I use a saucepan, in which I subsequently cook lean soup.
I add shredded cabbage and chopped bell pepper to the pan, stir and simmer under the lid for five minutes over medium heat.
I pour in the broth, bring to a boil, pepper, salt, lay out the noodles and cook until they are ready. If there is no broth, I replace it plain water. I serve the finished soup to the table.

Salad

Ingredients:

Cauliflower- 100 g.
Red onion - 50 g.
Carrots - 100 g.
Bell pepper - 100 g.
Green beans - 100 g.
Salad seasoning - 5 g.
Sesame oil - 20 ml.

Preparation:

I wash the vegetables. I peel the carrots and cut them into cubes, cut the beans into three-centimeter pieces, chop the pepper into strips, chop the onion, and divide the cabbage into inflorescences.
Place the prepared vegetables in a saucepan, add a little water and stir. I put the dishes on the stove, cook the vegetables for three minutes, put them on a dish and wait for them to cool.
All that remains is to add some spices to the salad and season with sesame oil. The appetizer is original and simple.

Chinese meatballs

Ingredients:

Minced pork - 500 g.
Shrimp - 250 g.
Canned chestnuts - 6 pcs.
Onion - 2 heads.
Ground ginger root - 1 spoon.
Sesame oil - 1 spoon.
Soy sauce - 2 spoons.
Rice vodka - 1 spoon.
Vegetable oil- 6 spoons.
Starch - 1.5 tablespoons.

GARNISH:

Dried mushrooms - 8 pcs.
White cabbage - 1 head.

SAUCE:

Broth - 0.5 cups.
Sugar - 0.5 spoon.
Soy sauce - 2 spoons.

Preparation:

I combine minced meat, chopped seafood, chestnuts, chopped onions, ginger and other ingredients in a deep bowl and mix. From the resulting mixture I make six meatballs.
I soak the mushrooms in heated water, cut the cabbage into strips, divide it into two halves and use one part to line the bottom of the pan.
I roll the meatballs in starch diluted with broth and fry in oil until golden brown. Next, I put it in a saucepan on a cabbage bed along with the mushrooms and cover it with the remaining cabbage.
I pour over the sauce prepared in advance, put it on the stove, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for about an hour. I serve Chinese meatballs on a bed of vegetables and mushrooms.

Sesame bread

Ingredients:

Wheat flour - 600 g.
Dry yeast - 1 sachet.
Salt - 2 spoons.
Sugar - 1 spoon.
Coriander - 2 spoons.
Warm water - 380 ml.
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons.
Sesame seeds - 6 tablespoons. For powder - 1 pinch.

Preparation:

I mix flour with yeast, sugar, salt and coriander. I add warm water, sesame seeds and sesame oil, knead a soft dough. Cover with a towel and leave for a third of an hour.
While the dough is maturing, I heat it up

Sesame (sesame) oil is an ancient healing agent that was used by healers back in the days of the Egyptian pharaohs. It was even included in the Ebers Papyrus, compiled by the most powerful healers of Egypt in the 16th century BC! It was also used in China, India, and Japan... However, why was it used? Sesame oil is still successfully used by many Eastern healers today. Because this product allows you to achieve results that are difficult to achieve or completely unattainable by means of orthodox Western medicine.

However, as we already know, sesame seed oil has not only medicinal properties, but also excellent culinary characteristics (taste, smell, calorie content). And our ancestors, of course, also noticed this. After all, if they figured out how to make wine from sesame seeds (and in one of the Assyrian myths, the ancient gods even began creating the world only after drinking sesame wine), then they learned to obtain sesame oil at least not later.

By the way, sesame oil has much greater potential for long-term storage than the seeds themselves. When properly stored, it does not oxidize and retains all its properties for up to 9 years! Seeds, as a rule, are stored for no more than a year. After which they become rancid and eating them is extremely undesirable.

Chemical composition of sesame oil: content of calcium and other minerals

The benefits and harms of sesame oil, as well as all its culinary advantages, depend entirely on its chemical composition.

It is generally accepted that the chemical composition of sesame oil contains a lot of all sorts of micro- and macroelements (especially calcium), vitamins and even proteins. So all this is a complete fable! In fact, sesame oil does not even contain a hint of minerals or proteins. And among the vitamins there is only vitamin E, and even then not in a “fairytale” amount, but in a very modest amount: according to different sources- from 9 to 55% of the daily intake.

In all likelihood, this confusion occurs due to the fact that sesame oil is often called sesame seed paste, which actually contains everything that whole seeds contain (with minor losses). There's nothing in the oil except fatty acids, esters and vitamin E, does not transfer. Therefore, the question: “How much calcium is in sesame oil?” There can only be one answer: there is no calcium in sesame oil at all. And hoping to cover the body’s daily need for calcium with 2-3 tablespoons of sesame oil (as some “experts” promise) is simply pointless.

If we consider the fat composition of sesame oil, we get the following picture:

Omega-6 fatty acids (mainly linoleic): about 42%

Omega-9 fatty acids (mainly oleic): about 40%

Saturated fatty acids (palmic, stearic, arachidic): about 14%

All other components, including lignans (not just fatty acids): about 4%

We indicated approximate values because the composition of each specific bottle of sesame oil depends on the fatty acid content of the sesame seeds, which in turn depends on dozens of factors (soil, storage conditions, weather, etc.).

Calorie content of sesame oil: 899 kcal per 100 grams.

What are the benefits of sesame oil?

First of all, I would like to note the lignans (sesamin, sesamol and sesamolin), thanks to which sesame oil oxidizes very slowly under natural conditions and behaves more stably during heat treatment. But this is not the benefit we wanted to talk about. The main advantage of the lignans that make up sesame oil is their estrogenic activity, as well as their ability to fight cancer cells (they have a powerful antioxidant effect).

The presence of lignans in sesame oil suggests that people who regularly consume it significantly reduce the risk of prostate, breast and reproductive system cancer. Moreover, more recently, scientists have discovered that sesame oil helps treat any type of cancer, including melanoma.

You can often hear recommendations for using sesame oil for weight loss. Do they have a right to exist? They definitely do, because sesame oil is actively involved in regulating lipid metabolism in the body, which ultimately directly affects body weight. In addition, by including sesame oil in your diet, you thereby eliminate the causes of overeating (it saturates and nourishes the body well).

On the other hand, if you add sesame oil to a salad, pour it over a side dish, bake meat with it, and then, just to be sure, decide to drink a spoon or two of this wonderful product, then additional grams will definitely appear on your sides, stomach and buttocks , or even kilograms. In this case, you will greatly harm your body as a whole.

The benefits of sesame oil for mature and elderly women are obvious (mainly due to lignans). After all, even a small amount of this product helps normalize hormonal levels and alleviate the condition of women suffering from hot flashes.

Sesame oil is useful during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because during these periods, a woman’s body experiences an increased need for vegetable fats, and sesame oil helps to satisfy it. Moreover, the effect of sesame oil will be visible both when used internally and externally. Because skin cells are nourished on both sides. If there are not enough vegetable oils in the diet, then stretch marks will inevitably appear on the woman’s chest and abdomen.

Speaking about pregnant and lactating women, we should probably mention children, but no specific effects of sesame oil on children have been noted. And the fact that vegetable fats are necessary for normal development and growth, in our opinion, is obvious. It should be borne in mind that children's needs for oils are minimal, and it is very easy to overdo it. An “overdose” is fraught with rashes and skin irritation.

Sesame oil has been clinically proven to:

slows down the aging of body cells (especially for skin cells, hair and nails)

reduces the intensity of pain during menstruation

improves blood clotting (especially important for patients with hemorrhagic diathesis, thrombopenia, etc.)

strengthens cardiovascular system, helps normalize blood pressure and prevents cerebral vascular spasms

Reduces bad cholesterol (low density) and helps the body get rid of cholesterol plaques in the blood vessels

increases blood supply to all parts of the brain, thereby increasing its ability to remember and reproduce information

helps to recover from physical and mental stress

has a mild laxative effect, cleanses the human digestive system of waste, toxins and heavy metal salts

stimulates the processes of formation and release of bile

eliminates dysfunction of the liver and pancreas, stimulates digestion, and also protects the walls of the stomach and intestines from negative impact digestive juices and harmful substances ingested with food

In addition, sesame oil increases the absorption of vitamins supplied with food. Therefore, if you have hypovitaminosis, you should eat more vegetable salads generously seasoned with sesame oil.

Here are the benefits of sesame oil from the point of view of traditional medicine:

boosts immunity

helps to heal pulmonary diseases(asthma, bronchitis)

lowers blood sugar levels

strengthens teeth and gums, reduces pain and eliminates inflammatory processes in the mouth

Sesame oil also has other medicinal properties, however, their disclosure requires external use of this product. Our article is limited to the use of sesame oil internally.

How to take sesame oil?

Traditional medicine gives many recommendations in this regard. Moreover, here as everywhere else: there are so many recipes, so many opinions. Therefore, let’s leave the subtleties of taking sesame oil to healers and healers, and here we will formulate the main ideas regarding the use of sesame oil:

To obtain a therapeutic effect, you should take sesame oil on an empty stomach.

There should not be too much sesame oil. Two to three spoons a day (depending on age and size) is the maximum.

The total amount of fat entering your body per day should not exceed 1 gram per 1 kg of body weight. If there is already a lot of fat in the diet, then to take sesame oil you should exclude a certain amount of animal fat.

Harm of sesame oil and contraindications to its use

Sesame oil helps improve blood clotting. It also does not tolerate prolonged temperature treatment (carcinogens are formed, and ultimately healthy oil turns into a decorative coating like drying oil).

In this regard, contraindications to the use of sesame oil are as follows:

varicose veins, thrombophlebitis

individual intolerance (including sesame)

tendency to form blood clots

increased blood clotting

If you are prone to allergic reactions, you should try sesame oil with extreme caution, gradually increasing the volume.

If you have any doubts about the benefits and harms of sesame oil, as well as about folk recipes that include this component, be sure to contact your doctor or family doctor. This way you will avoid unnecessary nervousness and possible health problems.

Sesame oil in Ayurveda

There are often statements like this on the Internet: “Ayurveda recommends drinking sesame oil in the morning to stay healthy and never die.” However, they have nothing to do with reality. Because Ayurveda treatment involves a very individual approach to each specific case.

For example, Ayurveda recommends consuming sesame oil only for people with a predominant Vata dosha (and even then no more than 1 spoon per day). For those whose predominant dosha is Kapha or Pitta, taking sesame oil internally is strictly not recommended.

At the same time, anyone can use sesame oil for cosmetic purposes (externally). True, it is better for people of Pitta and Kapha types to do this with caution and not often.

How to choose and how to store sesame oil?

Sesame oil is prepared from raw, roasted and roasted seeds.

Raw pressed sesame oil is the lightest and most delicate of all. Has a light nutty aroma.

Oil pressed from roasted sesame seeds has the most intense taste and aroma.

The benefits and harms of sesame oil various types approximately the same. The differences relate mainly only to taste and smell. So, only you can determine which sesame oil is best for you specifically, based on your own feelings.

To be fair, we note that there is also refined sesame oil, but it’s not even worth considering seriously. Because there are much cheaper and equally safe options for “tasteless” oils suitable for frying.

It is better to store sesame oil in a cool, dark place in a well-sealed glass or ceramic container.

Use of sesame oil in cooking

Sesame oil must be present where Asian dishes are prepared at least occasionally. Spicy Chinese appetizers, seafood salads, pickled vegetables, meat, meat salads, deep-fried food and even oriental sweets - all this goes perfectly with sesame oil, which in turn “gets along” well with honey and soy sauce.

If the taste of sesame oil is too rich for your dish, then it can be mixed with any other vegetable oils. As a rule, oriental culinary masters recommend mixing it with peanut oil, because it is softer in all respects than sesame oil.

And once again: do not fry in sesame oil - take care of your health!

SESAME: BENEFITS AND HARM

Sesame (sometimes called sesame in Russian) is one of the most common food products in the East. There they call it differently - more “fabulously” - simsim (Arabic version). IN English language sesame is called "sesame", and in Latin - "Sesamum Indicum".

Sesame seeds are known to residents of India, China, Korea, Egypt and others eastern countries for several thousand years. And since humanity became acquainted with this wonderful plant, many recipes have been invented. delicious dishes and the most useful drugs. So the “Russian” perception of sesame seeds solely as a flavoring additive for sprinkling buns and bread, to put it mildly, is divorced from reality.

In ancient times, belief in healing properties sesame was so great that it was “included” in the elixir of immortality, which, according to legend, fed the gods, and which was capable of extending human life by for many, many years. Apparently, since then, sesame has never left the list of “sources” of longevity, which is why even now in the east it is added to almost every dish. However, most of"simsim" seeds are now grown for a different purpose - namely for the production of sesame oil, which enjoys no less success among chefs, doctors and cosmetologists than sesame itself.

Chemical composition of sesame

Magnitude	Quantity per 100 grams
Calorie content of sesame



Alimentary fiber
Saturated fatty acids
Mono- and disaccharides

Vitamins
Minerals	Potassium (497 mg.), Calcium (1474 mg.), Magnesium (540 mg.), Sodium (75 mg.), Phosphorus (720 mg.), Iron (16 mg.).

Useful properties of sesame

Sesame seeds are beneficial even in small quantities. Even in fluffy buns made from refined flour and margarine, they show themselves at their best. After all, sesame seeds contain quite a lot of dietary fiber, which helps any, even the most harmful and “sticky” products, move through the food system. gastrointestinal tract easy and relaxed. At the same time, the stool improves, and at the same time the amount of toxins and fragments of denatured proteins absorbed into the blood, which can easily provoke allergic reactions any severity.

The fat composition of sesame, despite its high calorie content, copes well with excess cholesterol in bloodstream. Moreover, lovers of sesame seeds not only reduce blood cholesterol levels, but also get rid of existing plaques in blood vessels. And this is the real prevention for the majority cardiovascular diseases, tormenting modern humanity(atherosclerosis, hypertension, etc.).

Sesame seeds contain rare antioxidants (sesamin and sesamolin), which slow down cell aging human body. And in terms of the effectiveness of confrontation cancer cells These substances are almost on a par with modern pharmacological drugs. At the same time, when consuming sesame seeds and sesame oil, there is no need to fear serious complications and side effects, as is the case with anti-cancer drugs produced by the pharmaceutical industry.

Both oil and sesame seeds have the ability to improve blood clotting, which is a real boon for people suffering from hemorrhagic diathesis.

There is also evidence that sesame oil is great for toothache. To do this, rinse your mouth thoroughly with 2 tablespoons of oil, then spit out the oil and massage your gums. Just don’t think that such a procedure will replace your dentist. Dental problems are best solved with the help of a specialist.

Sesame seeds are also valued by athletes seeking to build muscle mass, because this product contains a lot of easily digestible protein (about 20%). At the same time, as is known, plant protein, unlike animal protein, does not wash calcium and other minerals out of the blood. This means that the risk of injury when working with heavy weights, at a minimum, does not increase, and at maximum, decreases (read about the benefits of sesame calcium below).

In addition, traditional medicine claims that the beneficial properties of sesame also extend to the thyroid and pancreas, kidneys and liver.

On the other hand, sesame seed is not a completely safe product, and its benefits, albeit insignificant, are limited by harm...

Harm of sesame and contraindications to its use

Little is known about the dangers of sesame seeds. Which, given the length of time it has been used by humans, indicates its high nutritional value. However, sometimes sesame can still cause damage to health:

With increased blood clotting (see reasons above)

Small children (up to about 3 years old), due to the fact that their body is not yet able to fully break down and utilize fats, the share of which in sesame seeds sometimes reaches 50%

The rest should simply not be abused (eat through force), and then sesame will only be beneficial.

Sesame as a source of calcium

The daily calcium intake, depending on age, ranges from 1-1.5 grams. This amount is sufficient for the cells of the body to function fully. The calcium reserve contained in the bones remains intact in this case.

100 grams of sesame seeds (unhulled) contain up to 1.4 grams of calcium, which in most cases covers the daily requirement. It is also important that the calcium in sesame is organic and is absorbed by the human body with a bang.

Thanks to such rich reserves of calcium, sesame can prevent, and in some cases even cure, people from osteoporosis and other diseases associated with a lack of calcium in the body.

It is also noteworthy that sesame also helps with fractures, as it significantly accelerates regeneration bone tissue(when consumed more than 100 grams per day).

In addition, it is extremely important to understand that calcium is not only the strength of bones, but also health in general, because it is calcium that alkalizes our blood. In turn, this prevents the development of oncology and significantly increases the body’s defenses.

It is for this reason that you should try in every possible way to include sesame seeds in your diet.

However, it should be understood that the increased calcium content in sesame is only true for unpeeled seeds. Peeled seeds contain 10-12 times less calcium than whole seeds. And, unfortunately, almost all sesame sold through retail chains, is purified.

On the other hand, sesame is interesting not only for calcium, but also for other useful microelements, such as iron. After all, a 100-gram serving of sesame almost entirely covers the daily requirement for this metal...

Important! When sesame is heated above 65°C, calcium transforms into another form and is absorbed ten times worse. Therefore, the maximum benefit can be obtained only from raw sesame seeds.

Now you know everything about the benefits and harms of sesame! More precisely, everything that is required to maintain your body in a healthy state. Therefore, further we propose to consider sesame seeds from a slightly different perspective - from a culinary perspective...

Use of sesame in cooking

As mentioned above, Russian chefs use sesame mainly for making baked goods and kozinaki. However, we strongly recommend not to stop there and master at least a dozen recipes that are not related to rolls, rolls, loaves and bread.

For example, sesame milk is extremely useful, it is prepared in literally a matter of minutes and has enormous benefits. Sesame milk, if desired, easily turns into “kefir” (within 12 hours in a warm place) and brings even more benefits to our body!

As for the culinary delights of sesame seeds, the most aromatic and delicious are black (unprocessed) sesame. It is ideal for salads. White sesame goes well with fish, meat and poultry.

In addition, sesame is part of many spices used in the East and Asia for all types of dishes. And in Korea, sesame is completely mixed with salt, after which it is used as ordinary salt (like our iodized salt).

Helpful advice: To more fully reveal the taste and aroma of sesame seeds, they need to be heated separately in a frying pan, and only then mixed with the rest of the ingredients.

(sesame) is widely used to obtain sesame oil. This process uses modern technologies cold pressed. Sesame oil has a number of beneficial properties, therefore it is widely used in various fields: in medicine, including folk medicine, as part of cosmetic products, in pharmaceutical production and cooking. On its basis, perfumery waters are created, used in confectionery baked goods and for preservation, as well as in the production of automobile oils.

Variety

Depending on the type of seeds from which sesame oil is produced, it can be of two varieties:

Refined:

made from pre-roasted seeds;
has a dark brown color;
characterized by a sweet, rich taste that resembles the taste properties of a nut;
has a strong pleasant aroma.

Unrefined:

made from raw seeds;
characterized by a light yellow tint;
has weak aroma and taste properties.

Production and selection

The oil is made from fresh sesame seeds, which can be raw or roasted. If used to create oil raw seeds, then it will turn out very light with a slight nut aroma, delicate in taste. The oil that is produced from the seeds after roasting has the strongest aroma and taste.

Each type of sesame oil has unique healing properties, so when choosing, you need to take into account individual preferences for aroma and taste.

Storage conditions

Sesame oil is strongly recommended to be stored in a dark place where it should not be exposed to Sun rays, at low air temperatures in special sealed containers. Such conditions allow the oil to be stored for up to nine years and not acquire bitterness.

Correct usage

You need to drink the oil only before eating, then the best therapeutic effect appears.
Sesame oil should be consumed in small quantities. For an adult, 2-3 tablespoons are enough per day.
Weight must be taken into account; one gram of oil is allowed per kilogram.
When consuming this oil, you should reduce the addition of other types of animal and vegetable fats to your food.

Sesame oil can be taken by children, but the following recommendations must be followed:

You can already try giving 1 drop of oil to a child under 1 year of age.
1–3 years daily dose reaches five drops.
3–6 years old can be given from five to ten drops per day.
6–14 years old you need to drink one teaspoon per day.

When consuming oil, you must follow the daily dosage

Nutritional value and calorie content

One tablespoon contains 17 grams (152.8 kcal)

One teaspoon contains 5 grams (45 kcal)

The nutritional value:

Fat – 99.9 grams
Water – 0.1 grams
Saturated fatty acids – 14.2 grams
Unsaturated fatty acids – 42.5 grams

Calorie content of sesame oil: 899 kcal per 100 grams.

Chemical composition

Sesame oil consists of vitamins such as A, E, D, C, B1, B2, B3, which are essential for the normal development and growth of the body.

Fat composition of sesame oil:

Omega-6 fatty acids (mainly linoleic): about 42%
Omega-9 fatty acids (mainly oleic): about 40%
Saturated fatty acids (palmic, stearic, arachidic): about 14%
All other components, including lignans - sesamin, sesamol and sesamolin (not only fatty acids): about 4%

Sesame oil contains unsaturated and saturated fatty acids

Beneficial features

Sesame oil has a cleansing and antiseptic effect on the body and helps with inflammation.
Lignans, due to their estrogenic activity, fight different types cancer cells.
Sesame oil is widely used for weight loss, as it takes part in the regulation of lipid metabolism.
This oil has a positive effect on female body, helps stabilize hormonal levels during menopause.
This component has a positive effect on a pregnant woman, who really needs vegetable fats during this period. It can be taken internally and externally to prevent the appearance of stretch marks.

Modern research has shown that sesame oil:

used to slow down the aging of the body;
helps women cope with menstrual pain;
increases blood clotting, therefore recommended for thrombopenia and hemorrhagic diathesis;
normalizes arterial pressure;
lowers blood cholesterol levels, prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques;
increases blood supply to the brain, therefore improving the memory process;
helps to better cope with both physical and mental stress;
helps in the release of bile from the body;
produces a slight laxative effect, therefore removes waste and toxins;
has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, because it stimulates its work, and is also a reliable protection of the intestines and stomach from harmful substances;
used for better absorption of vitamins, therefore recommended for hypovitaminosis.

A small amount of healthy sesame oil can be made at home

Harm and contraindications

Excessive consumption of oil increases the level of blood clotting. After a long heat treatment, harmful carcinogens appear in the oil, so it should not be taken, because in quality it becomes very similar to drying oil.

Contraindications to the use of sesame oil are:

predisposition to blood clots;
high blood clotting;
individual intolerance;
thrombophlebitis or varicose veins;
manifestations of allergic reactions.

Sesame oil is contraindicated for use internally and externally when varicose veins veins, thrombosis and thrombophlebitis

Application

In medicine

Sesame seed oil has a healing effect on many body systems:

hematopoietic system: helps increase the number of platelets in the blood;
cardiovascular system: strengthens the heart, gives elasticity to blood vessels. It is used for hypertension, arrhythmias, heart attacks and strokes, tachycardia and atherosclerosis;
digestive tract: has a laxative effect and helps fight worms, reduces the acidity of gastric juice, with duodenal and stomach ulcers, with diseases of the pancreas, with colic;
respiratory system: for dry cough, asthma and pneumonia;
reproductive systems (female and male): helps restore function prostate gland in men, during menopause and menstruation in women; has a beneficial effect during pregnancy;
prevention of cancer: oil acts as an antioxidant.

Traditional medicine also widely uses sesame oil:

increases immunity;
used for bronchitis and asthma;
reduces blood sugar;
fights inflammation oral cavity;
improves the condition of gums and teeth.

You can learn more about sesame oil from the following video.

How to use

for a cold: using a water bath, heat the oil to 36 degrees, then gently rub into the chest, then dress the patient warmly and put him to bed. You can also take a couple of drops to relieve coughing;
for gastritis and constipation: 1 tsp. a spoonful of oil is taken three times a day on an empty stomach;
for dermatitis: Take sesame oil, freshly squeezed grape juice and aloe leaf juice in equal proportions. This solution is intended for external use;
for rheumatism or joint diseases: heated oil to 36 degrees and rub into inflamed areas of the body;
to relieve toothache: warm oil is rubbed into the gums;
for caries and bleeding gums: half a tea hold spoons of oil in your mouth for about ten minutes, and then rinse your mouth with a small amount of salt water;
for otitis: a couple of drops of oil should be placed in each ear;
for colitis: sesame oil is rubbed into the abdominal area in a circular motion, and on an empty stomach before breakfast you need to drink up to 30 grams of oil;
for inflammation of the skin: Apply oil to the desired areas 3 times a day and drink 1 teaspoon. spoon before eating;
at wet cough : rub your back and chest with sesame oil and salt until the skin turns red twice a day;
for tired legs: take a warm bath with sesame oil and other herbs that have a warming effect;
for insomnia: oil should be applied to the feet and toes, as well as the scalp;
for mastitis: the gauze needs to be folded several times, then soaked in sesame oil and put this compress on the chest;
with calcium deficiency: drink 1 tablespoon of oil every day;
for recovery: 1 tsp. a spoonful of oil three times a day on an empty stomach.

In cooking

as a dressing for fresh vegetable salads;
in spicy snacks of Chinese cuisine;
for dressing seafood salads;
for pickling vegetables or meat;
is one of the components of oriental sweets;
often used with honey or soy sauce.

To reduce the taste characteristics of sesame oil, you need to use it with other oils, for example, you can add it to food with peanut butter in equal proportions.

Vegetable salad with sesame oil

Ingredients:

1 head of Chinese cabbage
1 fresh cucumber
1 bell pepper
1 stalk of celery
a little parsley
2 tbsp. spoons of sesame oil
a pinch of salt

Preparation: Cut Chinese cabbage leaves into small squares. Finely chop the cucumber (into cubes or rings). Wash the bell pepper, peel the inside and finely chop. Add chopped celery stalk. Add a pinch of salt and herbs. Season the salad with sesame oil and mix well.

Cucumber salad dressed with sesame oil

Ingredients:

1 cucumber
1 tbsp. spoon of vinegar
1 tbsp. spoon of water
1 tbsp. spoon of soy sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper (ground)
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove of garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon of roasted sesame seeds.

Preparation: Cut the cucumber into strips, add salt and let it brew for 20 minutes. Squeeze the cucumbers thoroughly. Mix all the above ingredients to obtain a marinade. Pour the resulting marinade over fresh cucumbers.

Chicken breast in marinade

Ingredients:

400 grams chicken fillet
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp. spoons of liquid honey
200 ml sesame oil
pinch of pepper

Preparation: Wash the fillet thoroughly and cut into strips of about 5 cm. In a deep bowl, mix liquid honey, soy sauce and pepper. Prepare two baking sheets. Pour sesame oil into a frying pan and heat it. Dip fillet pieces into hot oil and fry until golden brown. Place the meat on parchment and wait a little for the fillet to dry. Dip chicken in marinade sauce. After 12 hours, the chicken fillet is ready. It can be used for salads or placed on a large platter garnished with lettuce leaves. as the main dish of the table.

Chinese fried rice

Ingredients:

250 grams long rice
3 chicken eggs
3 teaspoons sesame oil
green onions, salt and pepper
a little vegetable oil

Preparation: Prepare rice. Allow the rice to cool completely, you can even leave it overnight. Pour oil into a frying pan and heat thoroughly. Pour the cooked rice into a frying pan and fry a little. Beat the eggs separately and add sesame oil. Pour the finished mixture over the rice and simmer a little. A few minutes before it’s ready, add salt, pepper, and chopped onion.

In cosmetology

For face

Sesame oil is actively used for daily facial skin care. The oil that is produced from raw virgin seeds deserves enormous popularity, as it is extracted using cold-pressed technology. Sesame oil is also obtained from seeds white, it is characterized by a light shade and thin consistency.

Sesame oil is a source large quantity vitamins and other beneficial substances that have a beneficial effect on facial skin:

vitamin E is the basis of youth and protects against the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation;
sesamol creates a reliable barrier for protection against ultraviolet radiation; various sunscreens are made based on it;
protein makes the face elastic and healthy;
fatty acids are essential for normal skin condition.

Sesame oil, as part of face masks, enriches the skin with vitamin E and smoothes out fine wrinkles

Beneficial effects of sesame oil on facial skin:

nourishes, moisturizes and softens the skin;
helps cope with peeling;
helps with skin aging, when lethargy, decreased elasticity, sagging, and wrinkles appear;
is indispensable for children's or sensitive skin;
relieves redness on the skin and helps with severe itching;
helps with swelling of the eyelids and expression wrinkles in the corners of the eyes;
relaxes the facial muscles;
eliminates blemishes, pimples, scars and cicatrices;
used for skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis;
soon heals various cuts, cracks or burns.

Several ways to use this medicinal oil at home:

Sesame oil replaces the effect of night nourishing cream.
This component can be used together with facial skin care products. It is added to cream, mask, wash gel, tonic, etc.
With a little heated oil, you can remove decorative cosmetics from your face.
It is recommended to rub sesame oil around the eyes twice a day with gentle circular movements.
For wrinkled or dry skin types, it is recommended to use the oil up to five times every day.

Sesame oil is very beneficial for nails as it is rich in calcium.

For hair and scalp

Sesame oil has an invaluable effect on all types of hair and scalp:

deeply cleanses the skin of dead cells and impurities;
has a beneficial effect on wound healing;
is a reliable barrier for hair from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation, therefore it is especially recommended during the hot period;
gives hair shine and silkiness;
is a reliable remedy for annoying dandruff;
affects the secretion of the sebaceous glands, therefore it is used for high oily hair;
deeply moisturizes and is responsible for nutrients for hair and scalp;
used for any hair type.

Basic masks

A universal restorative mask. This method is the easiest when using sesame oil. First, the oil is slightly warmed up and applied to the scalp using massaging movements, then evenly distributed over the entire length of the hair. For better effect You need to wrap your head with cling film and a warm towel. The duration of the mask is 30–40 minutes. Next, use shampoo to thoroughly rinse the mask from your hair and scalp. If your hair is very damaged, you can go to bed with the mask on. It is recommended to use this mask once every two weeks for prevention, and every 2-3 days for treatment.
Strengthening and nourishing mask (for all hair types). Heated sesame oil is mixed with liquid honey in equal proportions. For medium hair, it will be enough to take one tablespoon of each component. Next, pour in the previously beaten egg yolk and mix thoroughly. The mask is applied to dry and clean hair, as well as on the scalp. Then you need to wrap your head with film and a warm towel. It is recommended to keep the mask on for half an hour and then wash off with shampoo. To achieve good results, it is enough to do this mask once every 7 days.
Moisturizing hair mask. Must be diluted in 50 grams of warm boiled water 1 tbsp. spoon ripe banana until a thick consistency is obtained. Next add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of warm sesame oil and 1 teaspoon. a spoonful of avocado oil. Apply the mask along the entire length of your hair, cover with cling film and wrap in a warm towel. The procedure takes half an hour. Just one mask a week will give your hair softness and silkiness.
Nourishing mask (for dry hair type). Take 40 ml of heated sesame oil, add 15 drops of lavender and rosemary essential oils and 2 capsules of vitamin E. The mask should be applied to small strands of hair. Leave for 40 minutes under a towel and rinse thoroughly. Just one application per week is enough to achieve shine and elasticity of hair.
Cleansing mask (for oily hair type). For 50 ml of sesame oil you will need 15 drops of lavender and bergamot oil, 10 drops of rosemary, 5 drops of pine. The mask is rubbed into the scalp and hair roots for half an hour. Then, using shampoo, everything is thoroughly washed off.
Vitamin mask (for any hair type). Take 2 tablespoons of warm sesame oil, 5 drops each of vitamin A and E solutions, 3 drops each of three types essential oils at your discretion (usually lavender, lemon, grapefruit or bergamot are used). The mask should be left for 40 minutes under a thick towel for a thermal effect. It can be used twice for 10 days.

To strengthen hair roots, take 10 grams. amla powder and 100 ml sesame oil, apply the mask to your hair for 15 minutes

Hair masks with sesame oil will help restore and strengthen hair

Story

Sesame oil is an ancient remedy with healing properties. Egyptian pharaohs used it for various purposes. In the 16th century BC. e. sesame was included in the famous medical papyrus of Ebers, which described the healing properties of sesame oil. This component was used in different areas before and now in Japan, China, India.

Many centuries ago, people paid attention to the culinary characteristics of this oil and began to add it to almost every dish. Great tasting wine was also made from sesame seeds.

Sesame oil, which came to us from eastern countries, is gaining popularity as a health-improving product. dietary nutrition, as well as an effective component of home cosmetics. The rich composition, characteristic taste and beneficial properties of sesame oil make it a welcome guest on kitchen shelves.

In India, Egypt, Pakistan and China, oil is considered a popular dressing for salads, an additive to sauces and dishes, as well as a secret ingredient in national desserts. In our country, sesame oil is often perceived as a medicinal and cosmetic product, without appreciating its taste. The product stands out among other vegetable oils: its nutty taste, spicy notes of aroma, easy digestibility and beneficial effect on the human body.

Types of squeeze

There are three popular types of sesame oil on the modern market:

unrefined from raw sesame;
unrefined from roasted sesame seeds;
unrefined from black sesame.

All three types are suitable for consumption. They differ in their taste. The most aromatic and brightest in taste is considered to be the squeeze of white roasted sesame. This oil will perfectly complement and enrich the taste of familiar dishes: vegetable salads, casseroles and even mashed potatoes.

Squeeze from raw sesame is considered more useful, since the raw material for its production does not undergo heat treatment, which means it retains the maximum beneficial properties.

Black sesame oil is in the middle between those listed above in terms of aroma and taste. This same oil is considered the most useful, and black sesame is one of the most expensive types.

About culinary significance

Any sesame oil would be a great addition daily diet as a source of easily digestible polyunsaturated fats, minerals and other biologically active substances. Due to the thermal instability of its chemical compounds, it is impossible to fry in sesame oil. In addition, unlike sunflower, avocado and olive oil, it begins to burn at quite low temperatures, which can ruin the taste of the dish.

Sesame oil is best added to ready-made salads, cereals, pasta, pasta, first meal. It will give the most vivid taste when added immediately before serving.

Baked goods acquire original taste with sesame oil. The product should replace other fats – sunflower, butter, margarine. In contrast, sesame pomace has an impressive shelf life - up to two years. People who follow strict diets or dietary restrictions due to religion or lifestyle should use sesame oil in cooking. In this case, the product will increase the energy and nutritional value of other foods.

What does sesame “juice” contain?

The oil is extracted from sesame seeds, which are 60% fat. This provides impressive volumes of the final product. The very name of the seeds - sesame - means oily. The pomace stands out from all other vegetable oils due to its content of useful natural components. Chemical composition The product is balanced and is also very well absorbed by the body, which explains the benefits of sesame oil.

Fatty acid

The main medicinal ingredients of pomace are considered to be polyunsaturated fatty acids. They are represented by linoleic and oleic acid, from the omega-6 and omega-9 series. These compounds in the human body are transformed into active form, providing a number of specific actions:

improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
reduce cholesterol levels;
normalize the elasticity of blood vessels;
regulate the functioning of the endocrine system;
normalize the balance of sex hormones;
reduce blood sugar levels;
stimulate fat metabolism;
strengthen the immune system;
prevent malignant diseases;
neutralize Negative influence harmful factors;
accelerate regenerative processes;
rejuvenate the body at the cellular level.

Vitamins

The reason for internal and external use of oil in order to improve appearance is the content of an antioxidant complex, including retinol, tocopherol, and ascorbic acid. This complex improves performance immune system, normalizes regenerative processes in the body, and also participates in the processes humoral regulation. The combination of the mentioned nutrients with B vitamins, as well as rutin, is important. It has a positive effect on the health of the visual system, improves twilight vision, increases its sharpness, and also prevents eye complications of vascular diseases.

Micro- and macroelements

Sesame oil is considered one of the richest mineral compounds. It contains substances that are equally necessary for women and men:

calcium;
magnesium;
potassium;
zinc;
phosphorus;
iron;
selenium.

Calcium is an essential mineral for the human body. Its importance is high not only for teeth and bones. Calcium ions are active participants in electrolyte metabolism, ensuring the transmission nerve impulses, contractions of smooth and striated muscles. Zinc and selenium are essential for keeping skin clear and internal processes metabolism – at the highest level. Iron is very important for hematopoiesis. The ability of sesame oil to normalize the rheological properties of blood and its composition has been scientifically proven.

Hormone-like substances

Biologically important active substances Sesame oil contains phytosterols. These are hormone-like components of plant origin that regulate hormonal levels in the body and compensate for the deficiencies of certain hormones. The second category of compounds that are most important for humans are phospholipids. Their role in the body:

absorption of antioxidants in the body;
activation of the humoral regulatory system;
cleansing and improving liver function;
normalization of vascular condition;
improving the conductivity of nerve fibers;
activation of mental activity.

Substances characteristic only of sesame - sesamol and sesamin - are involved in the synthesis of sex hormones and reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. The so-called T-factor was also identified in the oil. This is a substance of unknown nature that can improve platelet production in the bone marrow, which allows the product to be used for thrombocytopenia.

Beneficial properties of sesame oil

The properties of sesame oil are actively used in Ayurvedic medicine. According to its principles, the product belongs to the “gifts of nature” that cleanse, nourish the heart and mind. Sesame oil is famous for the following effects on the body:

Sesame oil has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. It eliminates high acidity, and thanks to the content of vitamins, it accelerates the healing of minor erosions and ulcers on the surface of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract. The product’s ability to eliminate intestinal spasms, as well as pain, in hepatic colic is known.

For digestion

The oil improves the formation and excretion of bile, stimulates the functioning of the pancreas. Improves peristalsis of the intestinal walls, having a cleansing effect on the body, treats chronic constipation. Thanks to high concentrations of phospholipids, the product activates the renewal of hepatocytes and prevents their fatty degeneration. The use of the product is useful for:

pancreatitis;
hepatitis;
cholecystitis;
diabetes mellitus;
peptic ulcer;
gastritis;
gastroduodenitis.

For blood vessels and nervous system

Sesame oil will be useful for people suffering from disorders of hematopoiesis and platelet synthesis. The effect on the cardiovascular system consists of the following properties of the product:

eliminates cholesterol;
improves blood clotting;
relieves inflammation of vascular walls;
prevents the appearance of atherosclerotic plaques;
strengthens the heart muscle;
normalizes the rhythm of contractions;
regulates blood pressure.

Sesame squeeze has a beneficial effect on work nervous system in general, as well as the brain in particular. Regular use of the product is beneficial for:

increasing the body's resistance to stress;
elimination negative consequences emotional stress;
improving mental activity;
prevention of multiple sclerosis;
prevention of senile dementia;
memory improvements.

In addition, the product has pronounced sedative properties and can be used in complex therapy apathetic and depressive states.

Versatile impact

Using oil for massage relieves muscle hypertonicity and is also very beneficial for joints. The substances in it improve the production of hyaluronic acid, preserving the natural elasticity of the joint tissue and ligaments.

You can use sesame oil internally in the following situations:

for weight loss – weight loss is facilitated by active cleansing of the body under the influence of the product, as well as acceleration of metabolism;
for bone diseases– the oil will strengthen bones, enamel, tendons, thanks to the content of all necessary minerals, and prevent osteoporosis;
in an anemic state– in addition to platelet synthesis, the oil stimulates general hematopoiesis;
for colds – oil can eliminate a runny nose, bacterial infections UDP, improve sputum discharge during dry cough;
for kidney diseases– oil is useful for inflammatory and infectious diseases urogenital area;
for eye diseases– the content of nutrients and minerals together with active antioxidants improves the trophism of the retina and optic nerve;
for potency disorders– the product is useful for men, as a stimulant of libido, spermatogenesis, and a cure for erectile dysfunction.

Regular intake of sesame oil will provide protection against cancer. It is appropriate to introduce this product into your diet if you want to build muscle mass.

Take sesame oil in medicinal purposes It’s extremely simple; to do this, you need to focus on your own health status:

at acute diseases – colds, gastritis, acute constipation, colitis, hepatitis, oncology – take a tablespoon three times a day;
at chronic diseases – joint diseases, metabolic disorders, gout, heart ailments, vascular diseases – a tablespoon twice a day;
for prevention– a spoonful in the morning on an empty stomach.

For coughs, sore throat, gums, and toothaches, it is recommended to rinse with sesame oil for five to ten minutes, after which you should thoroughly rinse your mouth with water.

For damage and inflammation on the skin, it is worth treating the affected areas with pure sesame oil up to three times per tap. To treat dry, flaky skin, the oil should be mixed with honey. It is always better to complement external use of a product with internal use. For mastitis and mastopathy, it is useful to make compresses with pure sesame oil.

The product has an impressive calorie content, which should be taken into account when planning your diet. It is advisable to eliminate or limit the amount of other sources of fat. Contraindications for sesame oil include bleeding disorders. People prone to thrombosis should avoid using the product. You should handle it more carefully during pregnancy, as during this period the risk of allergies increases.

Cosmetology role

Sesame oil is considered one of the most popular in cosmetology. This is facilitated by the high penetrating ability of the product, as well as its saturation with substances beneficial to the skin. Due to the content of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, external use of the oil provides the following effects:

triggers the production of collagen and elastin;
eliminates fine wrinkles;
prevents the appearance of new wrinkles;
improves skin nutrition;
improves complexion;
normalizes water-lipid balance;
slows down the aging process;
accelerates regeneration;
eliminates rash;
heals injuries;
neutralizes pathogenic microflora.

Sesame oil is very useful for the face as a prevention of early skin aging. The product can be applied to the entire face, neck, décolleté, as well as the area around the eyes, since it does not create a greasy film on the skin and is perfectly absorbed by it.

External use of the squeeze during pregnancy will provide high-quality hydration of the skin, increase its elasticity, as well as reliable prevention of the appearance of stretch marks. The harm of sesame oil may occur with individual sensitivity, so its use in an “interesting” position is best discussed with your doctor.

The use of sesame oil in the composition is considered extremely useful. cosmetics for hair. A sesame oil hair mask at home will supply the hair follicles and shafts with the necessary zinc, silicon and selenium. Provides good hydration, adds shine and elasticity to even the most damaged hair.

To carry out the procedure, it is enough to thoroughly saturate the hair with the product along the entire length, actively rub it into the roots, and then wrap your head in a towel for at least half an hour. After completing the procedure, wash off the oil with shampoo, lathering your hair and scalp several times. Using a facial product means applying the oil overnight in its pure form. Using your fingertips, lightly tap the liquid into the surface of the skin until completely absorbed.

With the right approach, using sesame oil will only bring benefits. The ideal option for its preventive use is adding one or two spoons to your daily serving of green salad. A guaranteed positive effect will only appear if you follow a healthy lifestyle and good nutrition rules.

May-31-2017

What is sesame oil

What is sesame oil, its benefits and harms, how to take this oil, what medicinal properties it has, all this is of great interest to those who healthy image life, monitors his health, and is interested in traditional methods of treatment, including with the help medicinal herbs and food products. So we will try to answer these questions in the following article.

Sesame oil is the king of oils. The origins of the popularity of sesame go back to the distant past. The popularity of sesame is even reflected in folklore. In ancient times, in Babylon and some other countries, sesame was a symbol of immortality - it was not for nothing that it was considered the food of the gods.

There is still no single version of the origin of sesame. Perhaps it was brought to India by sailors from South Africa. And from India, sesame seeds came to China and Japan, America and Europe. Already in the 18th century, American farmers cultivated sesame over fairly large areas.

Today, sesame is grown mainly in Central Asia, Transcaucasia, India, and the countries of the Far East.

Mentions of healing power sesame seeds are found in the medical treatises of Avicenna, and in ancient Egypt sesame oil was used as early as 1500 BC. e. found wide use in folk medicine.

Sesame oil is one of the oldest seasonings known to man. Another name for sesame is “sesame,” which means “oil plant” in Assyrian, and the first crop may have been grown specifically for its beneficial oil.

Sesame oil has been used since ancient times when only natural remedies were used as medicine, which makes this product even more worthy of respect.

This oil is one of the main remedies used in Ayurveda (the study of traditional methods ancient Indian medicine). It is considered a healing natural remedy for many diseases, “removing poisons from the body,” “warming,” “strengthening the body,” “calming the mind.”

Both oil and sesame seeds are used in both traditional and folk medicine. Substances contained in oil and sesame seeds have a beneficial effect on health: they remove toxins, normalize metabolism, blood pressure, and prevent joint diseases. Due to its high calcium content, sesame is used to prevent osteoporosis; it also helps build muscle mass and makes the body stronger.

Beneficial properties of sesame oil

Sesame or sesame oil is made from black and white sesame seeds. White seeds produce a higher quality oil, while black seeds are more oily. Best variety“virgin” sesame oil is an oil of a mixture of unroasted seeds obtained by cold pressing. Sesame oil has high oxidation resistance. Taken as a base component, it imparts stability to oil mixtures.

The fatty acid composition of sesame oil is approximately the following: linoleic acid - 40–45%; oleic acid - about 40%; palmitic acid - 8–11%.

Sesame oil contains a significant content of vitamin E, vitamin B complex, calcium, and phosphorus. Natural antioxidants included in the biological composition of the oil are named after the oil itself - sesamol, sesamin, sesamolin. Thanks to these substances, sesame oil has good resistance to oxidation processes. The total shelf life of sesame oil is about two years.

So, bronchial asthma, shortness of breath, bronchitis, tracheitis are indications for the use of sesame oil, if you do not have an individual intolerance to it.

The calcium contained in the oil may be useful in cases of reduced blood clotting. Due to its high calcium content, sesame oil is useful during pregnancy: the body of a pregnant woman requires an increase in the consumption of this building material by 80%, and blood clotting until the moment of birth is naturally reduced (the process of hormonal regulation of conception and gestation of a child is thought out with great care and forethought).

For women during menopause (and in general with age-related osteoporosis), sesame oil can replace calcium supplements.

Sesame oil regulates metabolism and is therefore recommended for patients diabetes mellitus and hyperfunction thyroid gland, as well as for joint diseases caused by metabolic disorders. The oil is recommended for use if you are overweight.

Anemia, circulatory disorders; kidney disease and Bladder; problematic digestion, accompanied by intestinal colic and stool retention - indications for consuming oil.

Sesame oil has an anthelmintic effect.

And finally, this oil is widely used in cosmetology. It is recommended for the care of children's skin, the skin around the eyes, and is used to even out skin color after acne. Recommended to protect the skin from sun exposure, has moisturizing and nourishing properties.

Unrefined sesame oil (dark, rich in color) is not suitable for frying - use it only for dressing salads and hot meat dishes.

Refined sesame oil can be used in frying pans, but it is an expensive product and not commonly found.

Sesame oil in cooking

Sesame oil must be present where Asian dishes are prepared at least occasionally. Spicy Chinese snacks, seafood salads, pickled vegetables, meat, meat salads, deep-fried food and even oriental sweets - all this goes perfectly with sesame oil, which in turn “gets along” well with honey and soy sauce.

Unrefined oil made from roasted sesame seeds has a distinctive color, rich, sweetish, nutty taste and strong aroma (unlike light yellow sesame oil made from raw sesame seeds, which has a less pronounced taste and smell).

In exotic Asian cooking, sesame oil, especially well combined with honey and soy sauce, is most often used in preparing pilaf, seafood dishes, deep-frying and oriental sweets, marinating meat and vegetables, dressing meat and vegetable salads.

In China and Japan, sesame oil is usually added to soups and various dishes; it is great for salads. Since it has a weak aroma of its own, you can add a little ground nut: two parts “nut” oil and one part sesame oil.

In Korea, it is customary to dip any meat, even pork, in sesame oil. It is believed that it “envelops” itself harmful substances, dirt, germs and thereby removes everything harmful from the body.

Just a few drops of sesame oil can add an original taste and unique aroma to a variety of Russian cuisine - soups, hot meat and fish dishes, mashed potatoes, porridges, cereal side dishes, gravies, pancakes, pancakes, homemade baked goods.

Unlike other edible oils, unrefined sesame oil is not suitable for frying; it is not suitable for hot dishes. herbal product It is recommended to add only before serving.

Possessing high nutritional and energy value, different high content easily digestible fats and vegetable proteins, sesame oil can be successfully used as a component of dietary and vegetarian nutrition.

Due to the high content of natural antioxidants (and in particular sesamol), sesame oil is highly resistant to oxidation and has a long shelf life.

Sesame oil contraindications

Sesame and sesame oil increase the number of platelets in the blood. This property of sesame oil should be taken into account if you are prone to varicose veins, especially thrombophlebitis and thrombosis. This ability of the oil is due to the high calcium content: in 100 g of oil - daily norm healthy person. During some acute infectious diseases blood clotting increases ( lobar pneumonia, for example) - sesame oil may not be suitable in case of prolonged illness.

However, everything is good in moderation and with a thoughtful attitude: calcium chloride or calcium gluconate, as an antiallergen, was prescribed earlier during the period of taking antibiotics. Sesame oil when consumed in doses - natural spring calcium, which is also useful for various diseases upper and lower respiratory tract.

Cases of individual intolerance to sesame oil are periodically described. Although, as a rule, oil is a treatment for such a serious type of allergy as bronchial asthma.

Sesame oil somewhat reduces the acidity of the stomach - with high acidity this is a valuable property. But your appetite may be sluggish when consuming sesame oil. However, this quality of oil will also find use in cases of excess weight.

As you can see, the task is to know the characteristics of your body and adapt to them different qualities oils, without neglecting taste preferences.

How to choose sesame oil

This product is obtained by single cold pressing (first cold pressing method). The packaging of high-quality sesame oil should bear the following inscription: unrefined and non-deodorized, produced by the first cold pressing method. This technology allows you to preserve all vitamins and nutrients. The composition indicated on the package contains only sesame oil. Let's allow a slight sediment.

Sesame grains for pressing are taken not only fresh, but also fried. The oil obtained from them is dark in color (from fresh ones it is lighter) and has a pronounced taste. The unrefined product made from roasted seeds is not intended for frying; it is added to salads and ready-made dishes, for example, as part of sauces.

Raw pressed sesame oil is the lightest and most delicate of all. Has a light nutty aroma.

Oil pressed from roasted sesame seeds has the most intense taste and aroma.

The benefits and harms of different types of sesame oil are approximately the same. The differences relate mainly only to taste and smell. When choosing sesame oil, be guided only by your taste.

Storage conditions. It is better to store sesame oil in a cool, dark place in a well-sealed glass or ceramic container.

Recipes for using sesame oil for various diseases

Sesame oil for colds

Before going to bed, heat sesame oil in a water bath to a temperature of no higher than 40 °C and rub the chest, then wrap yourself in a warm wide scarf or shawl and fall asleep.

It is advisable to take 1-2 teaspoons of sesame oil orally in the morning half an hour before meals.

Sesame oil for runny nose

Place 2-3 drops of warm sesame oil into the nasal passages 3 times a day. At night, rub the oil into the soles of your feet and put on warm socks - the same procedure is suitable for improving sleep both during a cold and for general improvement of sleep.

For wet cough

50 g sesame oil;
table salt;

Add a little salt to 50 g of sesame oil (on the tip of a knife), stir and rub the mixture on your back and chest until reddened - once a day.

With beginning otitis

Place 2-3 drops of sesame oil heated in a water bath into the ear canal.

For headaches

20 ml sesame oil;
5 drops of rose oil.

Mix sesame oil with essential rose oil, rub the resulting mixture into your temples and forehead when a headache begins.

To treat gums and reduce toothache

Sesame oil is used to irrigate gums in case of periodontal disease, loose gums after undergoing common diseases. For toothache, rub the oil into the gums around the painful tooth 2-3 times a day.

For inflammation of the conjunctiva

Filter a few milliliters of sesame oil through a paper filter (folded paper napkin in half) and drop one drop into your eyes before bed.

Sesame oil for gastritis

For a week, take 1/2-1 tablespoon of sesame oil half an hour before meals 1-2 times a day.

For intestinal colic

On an empty stomach you should take 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a week. In this case, rub a small amount of oil into the skin of the abdomen until absorbed.

Healing skin with sesame oil

To enrich factory-made creams, the addition of sesame oil should not exceed 10%. The section “Massage with vegetable oils” contains several recipes for massage oils based on sesame oil.

Sesame oil is viscous, so it is recommended to use it in mixture with other oils to improve skin health. But in some cases, sesame oil is used in its pure form, when it is not so much about the nutritional, but rather the healing and soothing effect of the oil.

Sesame oil for skin:

For dermatitis, skin abrasions, and peeling, lubricate the affected areas with sesame oil several times a day. At the same time, take 1 teaspoon of oil orally once a day.

Soothing skin balm

1 part sesame oil;
1/2 part aloe juice;
1/2 part grape juice.

Mix aloe juice and freshly squeezed grape juice. Add sesame oil. For dermatitis, rashes accompanied by itching, lubricate problem areas of the skin with the resulting balm. At the same time, take the balm orally, 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.

Ointment against swelling around the eyes

1 fresh egg white;
1 tsp. sesame oil.

Mix egg white with sesame oil. For swelling under the eyes, apply the ointment to the skin and leave for 15–20 minutes. Remove the remaining ointment with a cotton swab and wash with warm water.

Sesame oil for weight loss

The main direction of action of sesame oil for weight loss is the ability of the fatty acids that are part of it to help build lean muscle mass. This is especially useful for athletes, as it promotes better absorption of animal and not only protein. For example, if a person eats a lot and at the same time has a large muscle mass, he may be much less at risk of becoming obese.

According to nutritionists, sesame oil helps burn fat and prevents its accumulation in the body. It also has antioxidant properties.

For weight loss, a combination of several means is important. This is, firstly, physical exercise. As a result, resistance to stress increases, the problems of stretch marks and sagging skin are solved.

Wraps, various masks, lotions, etc. also help.

Based on the books by Victoria Karpukhina “Vegetable oil. The truth about healing properties" and Yuri Konstantinov " Healing oils. Amaranth, flax, sea buckthorn, sesame...".