Sesame is a medicinal plant, also known as sesame, widely used as a home remedy against constipation or to combat hemorrhoids.
Its scientific name is Sesamum indicum and can be purchased in some markets, health food stores, flea markets and handling pharmacies.
- Sesame is used to treat constipation.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Bad cholesterol and excess blood sugar.
- As well as improves skin elasticity.
- Delays the appearance of gray hairs and strengthens tendons and bones.
Among the properties of sesame are its astringent, analgesic, antidiabetic, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, diuretic, relaxing and repellent properties.
The used parts of the sesame are its seeds
Sesame can be used in the preparation of bread, cakes, crackers, soups, salads, yogurts and beans.
The side effect of sesame is constipation when over-consumed.
Sesame is indicated in patients with colitis.