All about Sesame > Medicinal properties

From yesterday…
In the 8th century BC, the Chinese used sesame seeds to treat insect bites and minor burns. They would grind 3 tbsp. sesame seeds to a coarse powder in a mortar or with a rolling pin, moisten with a few drops of water to form a paste, and then apply it to the affected area.

Seven centuries later, the Chinese became aware that saliva contained healing elements. So they simplified the process by chewing a few seeds and then applying them directly to the face, head, throat or whatever other region was affected, keeping the chewed sesame seeds in place with a gauze or adhesive band.

To today…
Though of course sesame seeds are not eaten like candy, they can be made part of your diet by adding a few pinches to your food or medicine. Use in moderation, naturally!

Calmative

Acts on the nervous system

Cephalic - Plain/Egyptian oil

lightly massage the nape of the neck and the temples with a few drops of oil

Coagulant - Plain

Though still little known, the vitamin T found in sesame seeds may play a role in blood clotting.

Digestive

Removes ear wax - Oil

In Egypt, sesame oil is used to remove wax buildup in the ears, when it forms a dense plug that is difficult to remove with a swab. The oil softens the wax plug and allows it to be removed in the regular way.

Lightly warm some sesame oil over hot water for just a few seconds; pour a few drops into the ear with a dropper (check the temperature on your wrist first to avoid burns); let it act for 1 or 2 minutes and clean as usual.

Promotes blood circulation - plain

Soothes arthritis - oil/Egyptian oil

Soothes sciatica - Egyptian oil

lightly massage the lower back and the whole leg along the sciatic nerve with a few drops of oil.

Soothes neuralgia - Egyptian oil

lightly massage the painful region with a few drops of oil.