The efficacy and function of sesame oil

Chinese medicinal materials are very effective in treating certain diseases. Although the effect is a little slow, they have no side effects on the human body and are still highly respected by people. However, when choosing, you need to pay attention to its usage methods, etc. Let us learn about sesame oil as a medicinal material.

【English name】OLEUM SESAMI

[Source] This product is a fatty oil obtained by pressing the mature seeds of Sesamum indicum L., a plant of the Sesamaceae family.

[Properties] This product is a light yellow or brownish yellow clear liquid; it has a faint odor or the aroma of cooked sesame and a light taste. This product can be mixed with chloroform, ether, petroleum ether or carbon disulfide at will, and is slightly soluble in ethanol. The relative density should be 0.917~0.923 (Appendix VIIA). The refractive index should be 1.471~1.475 (Appendix ⅦF).

[Identification] Take 1 ml of this product, put it in a test tube, add 10 ml of hydrochloric acid containing 0.1 g of sucrose, shake for half a minute, the acid layer will appear pink, and after standing, it will gradually turn red.

【Functions and indications】 Lubricant and excipient. It can moisten the intestines and lungs when taken internally; it can be used externally as a base for ointments and plasters.

【Usage and Dosage】 Oral, 17-68 ml at a time.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Pharmacopoeia

[Source] Annotations to the Classic of Materia Medica

Above we introduced what sesame oil is and understood the effects and functions of sesame oil. Sesame oil can improve our immunity. Sesame oil also has a therapeutic effect in health care and has many benefits to our body.