Steinmetz:Sesamum

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Sesamum indicum (orientale)

Also known as (or relevant to)
Family
Pedaliaceae
English Names
  • Gingelly
  • Jingili
  • Benne
Natural Habitat
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • China
  • Japan
  • Egypt
  • Greece
  • Turkey
  • West Africa
  • Korea
  • Formosa
  • Zanzibar
  • Mozambique
Part(s) Used
  • Semen Sesami: Oleum Sesami
Constituent(s)
  • olein (containing linolin
  • palmitin
  • stearin
  • fatty acids
  • fixed fatty oil)
  • proteids
  • lecithin
  • mucilage
  • carbohydrates
Action
  • laxative
  • emmenagogue
  • abortive
  • emollient
  • demulcent
  • diuretic
  • galactagogue
  • nutritive
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