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Sesame, Black (Sesamum indicum), packet of 20 seeds, organic


Family: Sesame (Pedaliaceae)
Multistemmed upright annual bearing follicles stacked with oil-rich seeds. Native to India. Easy and vigorous germinator in warm soils, quickly attaining a full branching habit and maturing seed within 120 days. Seeds are jet-black and have a sweet taste as opposed to tan types, which can be quite bitter. The seeds are highly nutritious, and may be eaten raw (dried) or toasted. Typically made into tahini. However, gross overconsumption of unhulled sesame can cause kidney problems. Leaves can be eaten raw or gently steamed. Medicinally (in Ayurveda), the leaves are used as a gentle mucilagenous demulcent to the GI, used in treating respiratory infections, cholera, dysentery and urinary infection. The decoction or confection of the seeds is given in cases of bleeding piles and amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea. The poultice of the crushed seeds is used in treating old burns. The oil of the seeds is used in treating migraine and vertigo, and serves as a substitute for olive oil in pharmacy. 20 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown