Sesame (sesame) oil is an ancient healing remedy 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 and today is successfully used by many Eastern healers. 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. At proper storage 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 in chemical composition 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). Nothing goes into the oil except fatty acids, esters and vitamin E. 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 background 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 the cardiovascular system, helps normalize blood pressure and prevents cerebral vascular spasms

reduces the level 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 digestive system humans from 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 treat pulmonary diseases (asthma, bronchitis)

lowers blood sugar levels

strengthens teeth and gums, reduces pain and eliminates inflammation 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:

For getting 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.

Total fats 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 the useful oil will turn 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 folk recipes containing 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 concern mainly only taste qualities 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 snacks, seafood salads, pickled vegetables, meat, meat salads, deep-frying 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. Usually oriental masters For culinary purposes, it is recommended to mix 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, the belief in the healing properties of sesame was so great that it was “included” in the elixir of immortality, which, according to legend, fed the gods, and which was able to extend 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 the “simsim” seeds these days are 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 in in the best light. After all, sesame seeds contain quite a lot of dietary fiber, which helps any, even the most harmful and “sticky” foods, move through the gastrointestinal tract easily and naturally. 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 the 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 of most cardiovascular diseases that plague modern humanity(atherosclerosis, hypertension, etc.).

Sesame seeds contain rare antioxidants (sesamin and sesamolin), which slow down the aging of cells in the human body. And in terms of their effectiveness against cancer cells, these substances are almost on 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 appreciated by athletes seeking to increase 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 big scales at a minimum it does not increase, and at a maximum it decreases (read about the benefits of sesame calcium below).

In addition, traditional medicine claims that beneficial features Sesame benefits also apply 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 the regeneration of 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 protective forces body.

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 peeled.

On the other hand, sesame is interesting not only for calcium, but also for other useful microelements, for example, 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 healthy condition. 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. If desired, sesame milk 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 an annual plant that came to us from warm countries, forming small seeds. Sesame has another name - sesame. They have been used since ancient times in cooking. In addition to the fact that this oil is actively used for frying (exclusively refined), in Japanese and Asian cuisine this oil is actively used as a flavor enhancer and flavoring agent for various dishes.

sesame oil beneficial properties application

Oil is also made from the seeds and is used for cooking. different dishes, for medical purposes, used for cosmetic purposes. Sesame oil has been used since ancient times in China, India, Korea, Iran, and Japan. The use of sesame oil for medicinal purposes has been known since the time of Avicenna.
The oil is made from both raw and roasted seeds. In the first case, the oil turns out to be light and does not have a strong taste or smell. In the second - with a nutty taste, with a pleasant aroma, dark in color. The color of the oil ranges from pale yellow (cold-pressed oil from unroasted seeds) to brownish-red. Oil pressed from a variety of sesame grown in India has a golden color.

Oil made from raw seeds is healthier, and from fried seeds it is tastier and more fragrant.

Oil composition

• fat-soluble: E, A, D;
• fat-soluble vitamin K (100 ml of sesame oil provides 15-20% of the daily value of this important vitamin);
• polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid (omega-6) and monounsaturated fatty acids (oleic acid (omega-9);
• macro and microelements vital for the normal functioning of the body (zinc, copper, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron);
• phytoestrogens (analogs of female sex hormones);
• phytosterols.

It should be remembered that any oil is an extremely high-calorie product (900 kcal per 100 grams), because it is fat. Therefore, it should be consumed in small quantities.

How is it useful and who should take it?

Sesame oil is a healing oil that fights free radicals, rejuvenates, prevents cancer and generally improves health.

Sesame oil is the main oil in Ayurveda for external use. It is used:

• in the Shirodhara procedure (a continuous stream of oil flowing onto the forehead in a thin stream)
• for deep tissue and skin massage;
• cleansing enemas;
• as nasal and eye drops;
• to cleanse the oral cavity.

Daily self-massage with sesame oil will allow you to:

• get rid of dry skin;
• will increase blood circulation, which will increase the outflow of toxins from the body;
• will relieve swelling;
• improves blood and lymph circulation;
• It will allow you to relax and relieve insomnia.

Healthy teeth and gums

This is one of the oils with high drawing properties, due to which it cleanses the oral cavity, removes tartar and even whitens teeth. To do this, you need to “rinse” your mouth with sesame oil in the morning. You need 1 teaspoon of oil, which cleans the cavity in a circular motion without swallowing the oil. The procedure lasts 5-7 minutes. The oil is then spat out. You will notice the effect within 5-7 days.

But the oil is incredibly useful when used internally.

Women during menopause and menopause

In women after 45-50 years, the production of female sex hormones (estrogens) sharply decreases. Such changes in hormonal levels affect the condition of the entire body:

• processes of bone cell destruction begin to prevail over restoration processes (in more at a young age when there are enough hormones, the opposite is true). If there is also not enough calcium in food (sesame oil contains the most calcium of all oils) or it is poorly absorbed (for example, with a lack of vitamin D), bones become porous, and therefore more fragile. The risk of fractures increases.
• in the joints, the production of joint lubrication decreases, which leads to various changes and the development of diseases.
• the skin becomes dry. Wrinkles quickly begin to appear.
• Dryness appears in the vagina, for this reason itching and burning may occur.
• The elasticity of blood vessels decreases, the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood increases, and for many, blood pressure in the arteries increases. The risk of heart attacks and strokes increases.

Phytoestrogens contained in sesame oil are similar in structure and properties to real estrogens. They improve the condition of blood vessels, bones, skin, mucous membranes, and slow down the aging process of the female body. The use of estrogen drugs in tablets also improves the condition, but can cause breast cancer, and with long-term use, the production of estrogen is blocked female body. Phytoestrogens act beneficially, like real hormones. Only they are safe and help prevent cancer of the breast, rectum, and female genital organs.

How to take sesame oil: add to salads or porridges or other dishes. 1 tablespoon per day is absolutely enough. And of course, alternate it with other healthy oils.

Sesame oil is also beneficial for men

It helps prevent cancer of the male genital organs. Sesame oil also has a positive effect on the male reproductive system indirectly. Having a mild laxative effect, it allows you to keep your intestines clean (which is very important for the health of the male reproductive system).

For the prevention of atherosclerosis and other vascular problems

Here we should talk about phytosterols. The molecules of these substances are plant analogues of cholesterol, are similar to it in structure and perform the same functions (they are necessary for cell membranes, as well as for the synthesis of hormones).
Phytosterols prevent cholesterol plaques from forming in blood vessels and remove bad cholesterol.
Also, the polyunsaturated fatty acids contained in the oil contribute to the good condition of blood vessels and the reduction of cholesterol.

For good brain function

Bioelectric impulses travel along nerve fibers. They can be compared to a bundle of wires. Every real wire has insulation. If the insulating layer is broken, a short circuit occurs. Nerve fibers are also equipped with a kind of insulation, which includes Omega-3 fatty acid.
Omega-3 increases intelligence, slows down brain aging, improves the conduction of nerve impulses.

For skin, hair, nails

And A have a beneficial effect on the skin, nails and hair, and prevent dryness. Zinc promotes rapid recovery of any damage. Hair becomes beautiful and healthy, nails are strong, and skin is elastic and fresh.

Sesame face balm

If you mix one teaspoon of ginger with two tablespoons of sesame oil, leave for eight hours in a glass container, tightly closed, you will get a wonderful remedy with a rejuvenating and cleansing effect. You should wipe your face with this oil balm every day.

Can sesame oil be harmful?

Sesame oil should not be consumed by those who are allergic to this product or individual intolerance. Such people may experience a sore throat, cough, runny nose, or skin reactions after consuming the oil. After eliminating the product, the condition returns to normal.

The oil should be used with caution during lactation and pregnancy.

What oil to use for treatment

WITH therapeutic purpose Sesame oil should not be heated. At temperatures above 27 degrees, some beneficial properties of the product disappear and the active substances disintegrate. The ideal oil would be cold-pressed oil from unroasted seeds.

It should be remembered that the beneficial properties disappear if the oil is stored in the light.

Sesame seeds contain a huge amount useful substances and vitamins. Since ancient times, they have been used as a seasoning, an addition to baked goods, or an ingredient for making butter.

For cold pressing, fresh or roasted sesame is used. In the first case, the oil turns out lighter and with a less pronounced aroma than in the second option.

Roasted seeds add mass dark color, and its smell has slightly bitter notes. The oil, like sesame, is used as a culinary additive or in traditional medicine recipes.

Beneficial features

The healing properties of sesame oil were discovered back in the days of the pharaohs. Even then it was used in medicine, cosmetology and even perfumery. Some recipes have survived to this day and are widely used by nutritionists, doctors, cosmetologists and representatives of alternative medicine.

Sesame oil has a beneficial effect on the skin, nails, hair, internal systems of the body and its condition in general. The oil can be used both for medicinal purposes and as a prophylactic.

Benefits of sesame oil for the human body:

• due to the content of lignans, the oil is involved in the process of preventing cancer (in the presence of tumors, the rehabilitation process is facilitated);
• regulation of lipid metabolism in the body (the property is used when getting rid of excess weight);
• normalizes functioning internal systems body;
• treatment of inflammatory processes (external and internal);
• strengthening the immune system (,);
• normalization of gastric acidity;
• reduction of bad cholesterol levels;
• stabilization of digestion and metabolism;
• strengthening bone tissue;
• normalization of the performance of the lungs and respiratory system as a whole;
• improving brain performance;
• normalization of the cardiovascular system;
• stabilization of the blood circulation process;
• accelerating the process of bile excretion:
• helps cope with severe pain during menstruation;
• helps eliminate the risk of overeating (oil saturates the body and prevents the rapid onset of hunger);
• normalization of hormonal levels;
• slows down the aging process;
• beneficial effect on the central nervous system.

Nutritional value and calorie content

Sesame oil contains not only calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and iron, but also some amino acids that are vital for the body, but cannot be produced independently.

These substances include stearic, palmitic, oleic, linoleic and other acids. This oil is considered an effective natural antioxidant.

Sesame oil contains Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, beneficial macroelements and vitamins of various groups. A distinctive property is the presence of lignans.

Thanks to these components, after heat treatment, the seeds do not lose their beneficial properties and retain their composition almost unchanged.

Sesame oil is a fairly high-calorie ingredient. 100 g contains almost 899 kcal. It is not used in such quantities. To facilitate the process of counting calories, you can focus on the fact that in a teaspoon of the substance there will be approximately 5 g (or 45 Kcal), and in a tablespoon - 16 g (or 152 Kcal).

Energy value of sesame oil (per 100 g):

• carbohydrates – 0.1 g;
• fats – 99.9 g;
• proteins – 0 g

Nutritional value of sesame oil:

• saturated fatty acids – 14.2 g;
• polyunsaturated fatty acids – 42.5 g

Are there any harms and contraindications?

Sesame oil, like any other ingredient, should be consumed as recommended. Excessive introduction of it into the diet or external use can harm the body.

For example, sesame oil has a mild laxative effect, and negative consequence may become diarrhea. Too frequent use of masks and ointments based on it leads to skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

Sesame oil should not be taken by any means if the following factors exist:

• thrombophlebitis;
• varicose veins (read the article on how to treat varicose veins on the legs);
• increased level of blood clotting;
• individual intolerance to sesame.

Sesame oil should not be taken at the same time as aspirin. It is not recommended to introduce it into the diet if you have consumed foods with a high content of oxalic acid. This factor is primarily due to increased level calcium in oil.

The compatibility of these substances can lead to disruption of the genitourinary system. In addition, sesame oil should never be heated or boiled over a fire. After such a procedure, it will not only lose its beneficial properties, but will also become dangerous to the body.

Methods of application

Daily consumption of sesame oil should not exceed one tablespoon. Otherwise, the expected effect will not occur, and negative factor will be a by-product.

Sesame-based oil should be consumed in courses. It is not suitable for daily use due to the high concentration of components.

Before using any technique, it is important to conduct a sensitivity test. A drop of oil is rubbed into the wrist area. If no redness occurs, then you can begin the procedure.

In folk medicine

• from or gastritis(the oil is taken orally 1/3 tablespoon three times a day, the procedure must be carried out strictly before meals);
• at(a small amount of oil should be rubbed into the temple area with massage movements no more than three times a day);
• for diseases of the oral cavity(the oil should be kept in the mouth for several minutes, the procedure should be carried out three times a day until the symptoms of the existing disease completely disappear);
• at(a small amount of oil slightly heated in a water bath should be rubbed into the chest area or taken no more than three times a day, 1/3 tablespoon to speed up the separation of sputum).

In cosmetology

• use as a face cream(sesame oil should be used to treat areas around the eyes, facial skin or problem areas, the substance has a healing and rejuvenating effect, it is recommended to use it once a day in the morning or before bed);
• addition to ready-made creams(sesame-based oil in a small amount can be added to the finished cream, selected according to skin type, thanks to the additional ingredient the effect of the cream will be enhanced);
• for hair(oil in pure form rubbed into the hair and then washed off with regular shampoo, the procedure can be carried out several times a week, due to which the hair will become shinier, healthier, and will stop falling out and split ends);
• for nails(cuticles and nails are lubricated with sesame oil daily, the effect of application will be to strengthen the nail plate and improve appearance skin on fingers);
• for massage(by doing a massage with sesame oil, you can achieve not only health improvement skin, but also to get rid of problems such as stretch marks, cellulite or small scars).

For weight loss

• sesame oil on an empty stomach(a tablespoon of oil should be washed down with a glass of water, you will feel full, and the beneficial components of the substance will help remove excess fluid from the body);
• massage of problem areas(oil can be mixed with other components, massage problem areas with the mixture daily).

Sesame oil is used in any recipe in accordance with certain rules. Do not add it to hot dishes (soups or main courses). Otherwise, the taste of the products may be spoiled, and the oil will not benefit the body.

You will not be able to lose weight using only sesame oil. In this case, you need to follow a certain diet and exercise.

If you have experienced stress or feel excessive irritability, then you need to rub a small amount of the substance into the temple area. The body will receive a surge of strength and return to its usual tone.

We also invite you to watch a useful video on the topic of the article:

Sesame oil is obtained from raw or roasted sesame seeds. The differences between these types are significant.

• Roasted seed oil has a dark golden brown color, attracts with a spicy aroma and frankly stimulates the appetite.
• Its counterpart, raw seed oil, varies depending on the method of preparation. The unrefined product also has a spicy smell and excellent taste. This oil is obtained by cold pressing; it is advisable to store it in the refrigerator.
• After heat treatment (refining), the oil becomes yellow with a faint nutty aroma. This oil is stored longer, but loses many of its beneficial properties for traditional medicine recipes and homemade cosmetics.

Composition of sesame oil

Like all vegetable oils, sesame oil is a high-calorie product: 884 kcal per 100 g. product. It is interesting for humans primarily due to its high content of fatty acids. Here are the substances we find in sesame oil:

• Up to 45% omega-6, predominantly linoleic acid;
• Up to 42% omega-9, mainly oleic acid;
• Up to 15% saturated fatty acids (primarily stearic and palmitic);
• Up to 4% lignans and other components.

The structure of fatty acids varies somewhat, depending on the composition of the feedstock.

In addition, the oil contains vitamins (mostly vitamin E) and virtually no mineral salts.

It is important to understand that, unlike sesame seeds, its oil is not a source of calcium and other trace elements, since the pressing technology does not allow metals to pass into the oil. Look for calcium in the sesame seeds themselves or in the sesame paste.

Benefits of sesame oil

Knowing the composition, let's evaluate why certain properties are attributed to this oil.

Lignans and cancer prevention in women and men

Let's start with lignans. Sesamin, sesamol and sesamolin - phenolic compounds of a plant compound - make sesame oil useful for oral use for the prevention of cancer, primarily of the breast in women and prostate in men.

Today, the estrogenic activity and antioxidant properties of lignans are being actively studied - as part of the search aids for the treatment of many types of cancer, including melanoma.

Omega-6 fatty acids and diseases of civilization

Let us remind you of the high content of omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids (up to 45%) and immediately dispel the myth about the benefits of sesame oil instead of sunflower oil. Alas, a significant concentration of omega-6 does not do this best choice in the daily diet.

Why is this happening? Because of the need to balance the ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 in our food. Think about it! On average, we consume 20 times more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids. While the harmonious ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 should not exceed 4:1.

Therefore, we should eat vegetable oils where the linoleic acid content does not exceed 30%. Sesame does not apply to them, but to olive oil It's worth a closer look.

Otherwise, we will remain hostage to a dangerous dietary imbalance in omega-6 - with a catastrophic lack of omega-3. Vascular problems due to progressive atherosclerosis, various oncologies, Parkinson's disease, younger-onset dementia, a growing number of clinical depressions and developmental delays in children - all these dangerous conditions are associated with an excess of omega-6 in the diet.

Benefits of sesame oil for face and body

The ability to protect us from harmful ultraviolet rays- one of the most popular healing properties sesame oil for face and body skin. Photoaging - main reason withering of the skin, decline and degeneration of harmless moles into malignant neoplasms. That's why day care products must contain sun protection factors.

Modern cosmetology actively uses sesame oil as a UV filter in the production of natural-based creams. We can use the oil in pure or diluted form - in the summer on the beach, applying it to the skin while sunbathing.

Effective homemade cosmetics recipes

Moisturizes, nourishes, actively regenerates, harmonizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands and stimulates skin immunity. All these actions are inherent in sesame oil when applied to the surface of the skin.

Among simple recipes The following homemade cosmetics are most effective:

• Softening the skin on the feet: Heat the oil in a water bath until it becomes noticeably warm and massage the feet with it using pressing movements. We put on cotton socks on top and then wool socks. Such insulation at night will have a positive effect not only on the condition of the skin, but also on the health of the hormonal system.
• Getting rid of superficial wrinkles: Apply the oil to a cotton swab and gently pat your eyelids, face and neck. Leave for 15 minutes, then blot off the remaining oil and go to bed.
• We nourish normal and dry facial skin: Mix unrefined sesame oil with cocoa powder, apply to the face and leave for a quarter of an hour.
• Cleansing oily skin: We dilute 3 tablespoons of turmeric with sesame oil to a thick paste. This mixture can be used to massage not only the face, but the entire body, especially the décolleté and area, where pustular rashes most often occur due to excess oily skin. At the end of the massage, leave the oil for 5-10 minutes and wash off with warm water.
• Fighting cellulite: Active massage techniques with sesame oil and even simply applying it 2 times a day, morning and evening, to problem areas will be effective - for 1 month.

Sesame oil in the treatment of lung diseases

Another recipe from traditional medicine suggests using sesame seed oil to rub the chest. The procedure is especially beneficial for chronic lung pathology, helps thin mucus and soothes nasal congestion.

Rubbing with heated oil is performed. Depending on the purpose of therapy, you can first rub the person, and then do a drainage massage, finishing with laying in drainage positions - on both sides for 7-10 minutes. Or time the rubbing to coincide with bedtime, wrapping the patient in warmth after the procedure.

Sesame oil during pregnancy

Judging by the composition of sesame oil, it does not have any significant advantages over sunflower oil, and there are just as many calories. Trying to additionally introduce it into the diet of a pregnant woman is an empty idea when the changes will not bring significant benefits. It is better to pay attention to sources of omega-3 fatty acids - fresh and high-quality fish oil, purified from mercury.

In addition, sesame oil can be dangerous for a woman's kidneys and urinary tract, especially in the third trimester.

Sesame oil on an empty stomach for gastritis and constipation

One of the folk recipes says that sesame oil helps reduce increased acidity at . Natural medicine doctors suggest drinking it before meals, 1 teaspoon 3 times a day, one of which in the morning on an empty stomach.

Similar recommendations can be found for treatment: drink 1 tablespoon of sesame oil immediately after waking up. It is important to understand that by drinking any oil on an empty stomach, and even washing it down with acidified water, we achieve a clear choleretic effect and bring the moment of bowel movement closer.

First of all, it is not the special composition of the oil that works here, but the time and conditions of taking the oily product. However, this method has strict contraindications. Those who have stones should not drink oil in the morning. gallbladder who suffer from functional reflux or GERD.

Sesame oil: harm and contraindications

Due to the high content of oxalates, both sesame itself and its oil should not be consumed by people prone to kidney stones, after operations on the organs of the urinary system, in conditions of insufficient drinking, or during periods of stress with increased sweating.

It is especially dangerous to combine oil with foods that are rich in oxalic acid (green vegetables, parsley, beets, citrus fruits, oatmeal, gooseberries, instant coffee, chocolate, cocoa, etc.). In everyday cooking, this means that you should not season cucumber, beet salads, or any dishes with herbs with sesame oil.

Additionally, oxalate restriction may be indicated:

• When delayed speech development in children
• In the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy
• In old age
• While taking certain medications (aspirin, groprinosin, etc.).

We hope that the information we collected clarified the main questions about the benefits and harms of sesame oil and helped you figure out how beneficial it is for you and your loved ones to take it.

How to take sesame oil

The tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves has been known to many since childhood. The story mentions the sesame plant, which contributed to the acquisition of wealth by the main character. To this day, sesame is widely popular among eastern peoples who idolize it. Seed oil is often used in folk medicine, cooking and cosmetology. What is the sesame composition, what is its value and harm, let’s consider in more detail.

1. Sesame oil must be consumed by all women, without exception, to maintain normal hormonal levels. The product reduces pain and muscle spasms during menstruation, and reduces the frequency of hot flashes during menopause.
2. For pregnant girls, the oil will help eliminate constipation, toxicosis, swelling of tissues and limbs in particular. In addition, the fetus will form correctly, eliminating the likelihood of possible defects at birth.
3. Sesame oil reduces stretch marks after childbirth, rarely causes allergies, and improves the quality of milk (if taken during lactation). Frequent and dosed consumption normalizes hair and nails.

When should you take sesame oil?

There are certain categories of people who would like to include sesame oil in their daily diet. The product is accepted in the following cases:

1. Anemia - the composition fights anemia, increases the level of iron in the blood.
2. Pregnancy, breastfeeding - mothers with babies need all the valuable elements present in the oil.
3. Prostatitis, impotence - the product should be included in men's menus to increase blood circulation to the penis and increase sperm count.
4. Diabetes mellitus - the composition is responsible for maintaining glucose at optimal level, reduces the risk of obesity and metabolic disorders.
5. Poor vision - sesame oil strengthens the eye muscles, lubricates the apple, promotes the production of natural traces, thereby improving vision.
6. Bronchitis, pneumonia - sesame oil alleviates respiratory diseases, removes mucus, and relieves dry cough.
7. Weak teeth and bones - the accumulation of calcium in large volumes fills voids in the bones, eliminates crumbling teeth and bleeding gums.

How much to take sesame oil

Acceptable for adults daily norm varies between two or three tablespoons. The composition is consumed on an empty stomach, per 1 kg. weight is about 0.5-0.7 grams. oils

When it comes to welcoming children, things are a little more complicated. So, children aged 1-3 years are required from 3 to 5 drops per day. For a child 3-6 years old, 7-10 drops are enough. From 6 to 9 years old, treat your child with half a teaspoon. Children 10-14 years old can be given 1 teaspoon.

Important!
Sesame oil loses most of its useful vitamins and minerals after heat treatment. To extract the full value of the product, you cannot heat the composition to a temperature above 25 degrees. Therefore, take the oil cold internally and do not add it to hot dishes.

1. For colds. The product can be used for bronchitis, signs of acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections, colds. You should also rub the chest and neck areas with a warm or hot mixture. After this, you need to wrap yourself up and go to bed. It is better to carry out the procedure before bedtime. As for administration, drink 1 teaspoon three times a day before meals.
2. For chronic constipation. If it is necessary to eliminate chronic constipation, the oil is consumed orally in 80 ml doses. in one dose on an empty stomach. On the second day you need to drink 2 spoons, on the third - 1. During the allotted period, the intestinal tract will be cleared, the stool will normalize. Next, for prevention purposes, drink a spoonful a day on an empty stomach.
3. For infertility. Infertility often occurs due to low ovarian activity and anorexia. To stimulate full activity and restore ovulation with menstruation, you need to drink the oil before meals, 1 tablespoon on an empty stomach.
4. For peptic ulcer disease. To heal stomach or duodenal ulcers, as well as reduce signs of gastritis, consume after morning awakening 25 ml. oils Further on for 15 ml. product before meals. In general, 4-5 techniques are obtained.
5. For skin ailments. To treat skin problems such as dermatitis, rub sesame oil into damaged areas of the epidermis. It is better to mix the product with aloe vera juice, which has regenerating and bactericidal properties.

Harm and contraindications

• children's age (up to 1 year);
• phlebeurysm;
• ailments of the kidneys (stones, sand), gall bladder and liver;
• high blood clotting;
• tendency to diarrhea.

Sesame seed oil should not be taken together with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and other drugs that contain this substance. If you are allergic to peanuts, the product should be completely excluded from your diet.

You should not consume the oil internally if you simultaneously eat foods with oxalic acid. These include tomato, spinach, cucumber, etc. This combination, like acetylsalicylic acid, prevents the removal of calcium. As a result, there is a risk of developing urolithiasis.

Sesame or sesame oil has undeniable benefits for the human body. The product is effective for dermatological problems, diseases of the cardiovascular system and sexual dysfunction. To get the full value, it is necessary to exclude contraindications in advance and study possible harm.

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