Sesame Black Seeds

 

 

Health benefits of sesame seeds

The seeds are exceptionally rich in iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, and calcium, and contain vitamin B₁ and vitamin E. They contain lignans, including unique content of sesamin, which are phytoestrogens with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. Among edible oils from six plants, sesame oil had the highest antioxidant content. Sesame seeds also contain phytosterols associated with reduced levels of blood cholesterol. The nutrients of sesame seeds are better absorbed if they are ground or pulverized before consumption, as in tahini (sesame paste).

Sesame seeds contain a high amount of the anti-nutrientphytic acid.Women of ancient Babylon would eat halva, a mixture of honey and sesame seeds to prolong youth and beauty, while Roman soldiers ate the mixture for strength and energy.
How much sesame seed should I take?The typical dosage of black sesame seeds is 9-30 grams per day, ground into a powder and taken alone or in combination with other herbs.