Specialist Doctor 2 Huynh Tan Vu (Daytime Treatment Unit - University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Campus 3) said that sesame seeds have other names such as sesame, chi ma, black chi ma... There are 2 types of seeds: black and ivory white, of which black sesame (hắc chi ma) is often preferred in oriental medicine.
With its characteristic aroma and rich flavor, sesame seeds are one of the familiar seeds that have long been used in Vietnamese cuisine. In addition, sesame is used to press oil. Sesame oil has high nutritional value.
"According to oriental medicine, sesame has a sweet taste and neutral properties that penetrate the liver, lungs, spleen, and kidneys. It is used for cases of physical weakness, premature graying of hair and beard, pale skin, anemia, headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, high blood pressure, low milk supply, constipation, hematuria, hemorrhoids, dysentery, etc.", said Dr. Vu.
Sesame seeds contain about 40-60% oil, 22% protein, in addition to copper, calcium oxalate, protid, lipid, glucid, fiber, vitamins B1, B2, PP, E... Sesame oil contains many calories, unsaturated fat, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, calcium, vitamin E, B... so it is good for the heart. Black sesame is also used in oriental medicine as a medicine to help blacken hair.
Sesame seeds contain about 40-60% oil, 22% protein and many vitamins and minerals.
Benefits of sesame and sesame oil
Good for people with high blood pressure : Natural oils pressed from sesame seeds help reduce high blood pressure, reduce stress on the cardiovascular system and prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, sesame seeds are also rich in magnesium (with 36g of sesame seeds providing up to 31.6% of the body's daily magnesium needs) reducing and stabilizing blood pressure, preventing heart attacks and strokes.
Protect the heart : Sesame seeds contain sesamolin and sesamin, which help maintain blood pressure and cholesterol levels. People with high cholesterol (at risk of atherosclerosis and short life expectancy) should eat sesame porridge cooked with yam. Yam contains a lot of mucus that has the effect of "locking" cholesterol, preventing it from working and forcing it to be excreted with waste. Black sesame stimulates the liver to secrete bile, reducing cholesterol. Cook porridge with yam until soft, then mix in roasted, crushed sesame.
Helps strengthen bones : Regular use of sesame seeds will provide the body with important nutrients such as phosphorus, calcium, zinc, etc. These minerals are inseparable parts in creating new bones, strengthening, regenerating bones or helping to prevent osteoporosis.
Improve digestion : Sesame seeds are rich in fiber, an important factor in healthy digestion. Using this seed properly will reduce conditions such as constipation and diarrhea, while protecting the health of the large intestine, reducing the risk of gastrointestinal diseases and cancer.
Anti-inflammatory : Thanks to its high copper content, sesame seeds can reduce inflammation in joints, bones and muscles. Copper is also an essential mineral to enhance blood circulation and protect blood vessel walls.
Improves Oral Health : Perhaps the most notable effect of sesame seeds is their powerful impact on oral health. The oil in sesame seeds has powerful antibacterial properties, which also reduce the presence of Streptococcus bacteria, a common bacteria that can wreak havoc in the oral cavity and other parts of the body.
Skin and hair care : Sesame seeds are high in zinc, an important component in collagen formation, which helps strengthen muscle tissue, hair and skin.
Natural oils pressed from sesame seeds are good for health
Sesame seed remedy to lower blood pressure
Doctor Vu shares a remedy with sesame seeds including:
Black sesame seeds, red polygonum root, and Achyranthes root, each 100 grams. Dry all, grind into fine powder, mix with honey and make into pills the size of corn kernels. Take 3 times a day, 12 grams each time. Squeeze raw black sesame seeds, take the oil, drink one tablespoon each time with a little wine to treat blood clots, pain, and swelling caused by falls. Black sesame oil also has the effect of lowering blood cholesterol because it contains many unsaturated fatty acids.
30g black sesame, 30g vinegar, 1 chicken egg. How to make: Put black sesame, vinegar in a pot, add the white of 1 chicken egg, cook into soup, eat 2 times a day. Has the effect of treating high blood pressure and reducing cholesterol in the blood.
Black sesame, polygonum multiflorum, achyranthes bidentata, grind all ingredients into small pieces, mix with honey to make pills, take 3 times a day with 10g.
"Sesame and sesame oils have many health benefits. However, when using them regularly and treating diseases, you should consult a medical specialist for each person's health condition. Do not overuse them," Dr. Vu advised.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/vi-thuoc-tu-hat-vung-den-giup-giam-cao-huyet-ap-185241213154222947.htm
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