Sesamum indicum Linn.
Sesamum indicum Linn. is also known as Sesamum orientale Linn. belongs to Pedaliaceae family.
The Arabic name for this herb is Simsim.
The English names for this herb are Gingeli Seeds, Sesame.
The Urdu names for this herb are Kunjad, Til, Tir.
Description
Sesamum indicum Linn.. An erect, branched or unbranched annual, 60-180 cm high, leaves 7.5-12.5 cm; simple or, when variable with upper ones narrowly oblong, middle ones ovate and toothed and the lower ones lobate tri-foliolate or palmatisect; flowers white, pink or mauve-pink with darker markings, borne in racemes, in the leaf axiis, fruit capsular, oblong-quadrangular, slightly compressed, deeply 4-grooved, 1.5-5 cm long; seeds black, brown or white, 2.5-3 mm long and c. 1.5 mm broad
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Sesamum indicum Linn. are Abortifacient, Anti-oxidant , Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Fattening, Glutinous, Lactagogue, Laxative, Resolvent, Styptic.
The pharmacological actions of Sesamum indicum Linn.'s Oil are Anti-haemorrhagic, Demulcent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Fattening, Glutinous, Lactagogue, Laxative, Resolvent, Styptic.
The pharmacological actions of Sesamum indicum Linn.'s Seeds are Aphrodisiac, Fattening, Nourishing.
Indications
The indications of Sesamum indicum Linn. are Cough, General Weakness, Laryngitis, Bleeding Piles, Piles, Pharyngitis, Sexual Debility, Inflammations, Chest Affections.
The indications of Sesamum indicum Linn.'s Flower are Degenerative Neuritis, Neuroparalysis, Hypertension, Anuria, Cachexia, Impotency, Uteritis, Vertigo.
The indications of Sesamum indicum Linn.'s Oil are Urinary Complaints, Asthma, Amenorrhoea, Gonorrhoea, Headache, Dry Cough, Burns.
The indications of Sesamum indicum Linn.'s Seeds are Skin Troubles, Ophthalmic Disorders, Constipation, Dysentery.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Sesamum indicum Linn. is 2nd order, warm and moist.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Seeds of Sesamum indicum Linn. is Agreeable.
Taste: Seeds: Tasty.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Herb | 7.000 – 12.000 g | N/A |
| Seeds | 0.000 – 0.000 0 | N/A |
Available Brands
- DAWA-E-TAKOREHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB KABIRQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB KHAS JAWAHAR WALAQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LABOOB-E-AZAMHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LABOOB-E-KABIR MUQQUAWIE BAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MAJUN SALIBHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- MARHAM DAKHLIYOONHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- QAIROOTI ARD KRISNA OINTMENTHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN BAIZA MURGHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN LABOOB-E-SABAAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN-E-BABOONAHHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN-E-GULHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN-E-KUNJADHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- ROGHAN-E-SURANJANHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SOMINAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TAMINAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- TILA MUQQAWI-E-KHASHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
Compound Preparations
Sesamum indicum Linn. is used in the preparation of Lubub Kabir, Lubub Saghir, Ma'jun Raig Mahi, Marham Dakhliyun, Qairooti Arad Krasna, Roghan Amla Khas, Roghan Gul Akh, Roghan Henna, Roghan Kalan, Roghan Kuchla, Roghan Seer, Roghan Turb, Zimad Bawasir.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Sesamum indicum Linn. are Linum usitatissimum Linn, Prunus amygdalus Batsch. (Oil).
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Sesamum indicum Linn. are Calcium, Carbohydrates, Cobalt, Iodine, Iron, Lecithin, Methionine, Molybdenum, Niacin, Phytosterol, Sesamin, Sesamolin, ß-Sitosterol, Thiamine, Tryptophan, Zinc.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Sesamum indicum Linn. are Sugar, Allium cepa Linn. (Fresh Juice), Apis mellifera L. (Honey), Citrus limon (Linn.) Burm f. (Juice).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Sesamum indicum Linn.. (work in progress)