Sesamum Indicum (Sesame or Til): Seeds and Oil---An Historical and Scientific Evaluation from an Indian Perspective (2013)
Sesamum indicum (sesame or til) is an important food, oil, medicinal and religious crop in India. The article deals with the scientific study of the plant, origin, vernacular names, its use in Atharava veda and its popularity in the North Indian region, in Hindu festivals, and in the religious rites & ceremonies, its mythological history of origin and general uses. Other features are : its ethnobotany (its use by the tribals), its reference in proverbial literature, agriculture & commerce, Ayurvedic and other medicinal miscellaneous uses in India. The main chemical constituents of the seed, oil & cake and their composition, the oil extraction techniques, purification, and its chemical tests to detect the purity of the oil are also described. It has been found to be a good protector of ultra violet light, sun, wind, and radiation, and therefore, it is used in various cosmetics, and in baby skin care. It is a safe and good cooking & culinary oil and used as a preservative to the dead bodies in India.
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