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**Herb Information**
Name: Sesame
Biological Name: Sesamum indicum, Sesamum orientale, Sesamum trifoliatum, Sesamum luteum Pedaliaceae
Other Names: Sesame, Tila, Til Ellu, Snehaphala
Description: This is a small bush found in India. There are three varieties; black, white, red (or brown). White has most oil, black is best for healing
Parts Used: Seed, oil, leaf
Medicinal Applications Actions Seeds: aphrodisiac, demulcent, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, galactogogue, laxative, rejuvenative, tonic. Leaves: demulcent Uses amenorrhea bums cholera constipation cough dysentery dysmenorrhea gonorrhea hemorrhoids scalds ulcers wounds
Dosage: Decoction, sweets, paste, poultice, powder, medicated oil
Safety: Large doses may cause abortion; USE WITH CAUTION. No information about the safety of this herb is available. Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.