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Sesame, commonly known as "sesame", "flax" and "youse". Originating in Africa, Zhang Qian of the Han Dynasty went on an envoy to the Western Regions and brought sesame to my country, so it was called flax. Because it contains more fat, it is also called sesame.
Sesame is widely used as food and medicine. There are many records about it in ancient books. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" says that sesame seeds are mainly used to treat "deficiency due to injury, nourishing the five internal organs, increasing strength, growing muscles, and filling the marrow and brain." "Ming Medical Records" says that it has the effects of strengthening bones and muscles, improving ears and eyes, resisting hunger and thirst, and prolonging life. Ge Hong of the Jin Dynasty said that sesame seeds "can make the body shiny and make white hair black". These functions of sesame seeds have been confirmed by modern medical theory and practice.
According to measurements, sesame seeds contain a variety of nutrients. Each hundred grams of sesame seeds contains 21.9 grams of protein, 61.7 grams of fat, 564 mg of calcium, and 368 mg of phosphorus.； In particular, the iron content is extremely high, up to 50 mg per 100 grams. Therefore, the ancients said that sesame seeds can "fill essence", "replenish marrow" and "enrich blood", which is also based on this. In addition, sesame seeds also contain fat-soluble vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, etc. Most of the fat contained in sesame seeds is unsaturated fatty acids, which are elderly It is particularly important. The ancient people's statement that taking sesame seeds can cure all chronic diseases, rejuvenate youth, and achieve immortality seems to have some truth. The anti-aging effect of sesame is also due to its rich content of vitamin E, an important nutrient. The mechanism of action of vitamin E is antioxidant. It can prevent the production of lipid peroxides in the body, thereby maintaining the integrity and normal function of cell membranes containing relatively concentrated unsaturated fatty acids, and preventing other components in the body from being damaged by lipid peroxides. In addition, vitamin E can also reduce the accumulation of lipofuscin in the body. These can all play a role in delaying aging.
The rich lecithin and linoleic acid contained in sesame seeds can not only treat atherosclerosis, nourish the brain, enhance memory, but also prevent premature hair whitening and shedding, beautify and moisturize, and maintain and restore youthful vitality. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that sesame is a nourishing and strong medicine that has the functions of nourishing blood, promoting body fluids, moistening intestines, clearing breasts and nourishing hair. Suitable for people with weak body, premature graying of hair, anemia , insufficient body fluid, large constipate Symptoms such as knots, dizziness and tinnitus. Studies have found that sesame seeds also contain the antioxidant element selenium, which can enhance the function of cells to resist harmful substances, thereby prolonging life.
Efficacy and role
The surface of black sesame seeds is black, and small wart-like protrusions can be seen under a magnifying glass. They are oily and have a refreshing aroma when chewed. Those that are large, dark, plump, and free of impurities are used as medicine. It is sweet and mild in nature and taste. It is used in the human liver and kidney meridians. It is a good nourishing and health-care product. It has been widely used in dietary therapy prescriptions of the past dynasties. "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" lists it as a top-grade medicine: "It is mainly used for deficiency and weakness caused by injuries. It nourishes the five internal organs, replenishes qi and strength, grows muscles, and fills the brain and marrow." ”“If you take it for a long time, you will be light and immortal. ”"Compendium of Materia Medica" believes: "Flax is good for the spleen and stomach, and is a good grain for tonifying the liver and kidneys. ”
"Compendium of Materia Medica" introduces black sesame in many articles. According to statistics, there are as many as 31 prescriptions. To treat deficiency of the five internal organs, to replenish qi and strength, and to strengthen muscles and bones, black sesame seeds can be steamed and sun-dried for nine times, collected and stored. Take 2 pieces each time, soak in soup and wrap in cloth, peel and grind again, strain the juice, decoct and drink, cook porridge with japonica rice and eat it, it has good effect.
Black sesame is a nourishing and strengthening agent that can nourish the body, nourish hair, promote body fluids, clear breasts, and moisturize the intestines. It is suitable for physical weakness, premature graying of hair, anemia and chlorosis, insufficient body fluids, dry stools, dizziness and tinnitus. Because sesame contains a lot of fat, it can moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation. It is effective for constipation caused by reduced intestinal juice when used alone.
