Useful properties of sesame oil

About the useful properties of sesame oil knew even in the ancient world: in those days sesame was associated with immortality. Of course, this is an exaggeration, but one can not deny the use of sesame. Sesame seed contains many vitamins and minerals necessary for the body.

Especially rich in sesame calcium. 100 grams of sesame seeds are capable ofmeet the daily need of an adult in this trace element. Of course, eating such a quantity of sesame is not easy, so it is better to replace it with sesame oil. It contains all the useful substances that are present in sesame. Calcium strengthens bone tissue, so children, pregnant women and the elderly are especially needed. So they should think about how to include this oil in their diet.

In addition to calcium, sesame oil contains vitamin E, B vitamins, sesamolin, sesamin, phytosterol. About 60% are glycerides of fatty acids. These acids are vital for the normal functioning of our body, but he himself can not produce them, so we should regularly receive them with food. In sesame oil contains magnesium, iron, zinc, as well as phosphorus and phytoestrogens, useful for bones.

Sesame oil helps to fight against dryness of mucous membranes, so it is used in the treatment of swollenlungs, dyspnea, dry cough, asthma (of course, if the disease is serious, oil can not be avoided, but it can be a useful aid in treatment). And sesame oil is a natural antioxidant.

Also useful properties of sesame oil allow to use it for the prevention and treatment of such ailments:

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  metabolic disorders;
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  hypertension;
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  joint diseases;
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  atherosclerosis;
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  anemia;
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  exhaustion of the body;
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  heart diseases;
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  rheumatic pains;
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  migraine;
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  diseases of the gallbladder, liver, kidneys, thyroid and pancreas;
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  increased acidity of gastric juice;
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  stomach problems;
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  decreased blood clotting;
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  constipation (acts as a mild laxative).

Sesame oil is not only healthy but also delicious. It has a pleasant smell and taste with shadessesame seed and walnut. It practically does not rancid, so the pleasant taste and useful properties of sesame oil persist for a long time. Oil of sesame seeds is traditionally used in oriental kitchens: Chinese, Japanese, Indian, etc. By the way, sesame seed oil is a dietary product, it can be used by those who watch their weight. It is recommended to use 1 tablespoon. unrefined oil a day.

You can use this oil and externally. It is often used to heal smallbruises, irritations, wounds and sunburn. By the way, sesame oil can block ultraviolet rays, therefore it is quite capable to replace usual means against sunburn.

If you mix sesame seed oil withseveral drops of essential oil, you can make useful face masks. Such a mask cleanses the pores, removes irritation, helps fight the fatiness of the skin. You can also make masks for weakened hair from him. And also sesame seed oil can be used for children's massage, it softens the skin and soothes the baby.

But there is a sesame oil and contraindications. You can not combine it with aspirin and food,containing oxalic acid. These acids lead to the fact that calcium, supplied with sesame oil, is not removed from the body, this leads to problems with the genitourinary system. In addition, you should not use oil with increased blood coagulability, a tendency to thrombosis and varicose veins, and individual intolerance.

Of course, sesame oil is not a panacea for all diseases, there is no product that can doyou are 100% healthy. But if you include it in your daily diet, you will not regret it. In addition to oil, you can add sesame seeds and tahini sesame paste to food (it, for example, is a part of hummus).

Be healthy!