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CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWFrazzled nerves, insomnia, cold extremities? Self-massaging with warmed sesame oil is another healthful application that will alleviate these conditions. Suffer from constipation, or dry, pellet-like stool? The warming nature of sesame will promote better digestion and help lubricate the intestines. However, as a heavy food, sesame must be chewed carefully to aid the body in assimilating its healthful qualities. If you tend toward inflammation, rashes, diarrhea, and nut allergies, sesame should be taken moderately, if at all. Its warming nature is not the perfect fix for all, but a great supplement for many. Sesame is a survivor native to sub-Saharan Africa and India. The golden or black sesame seed can miraculously grow in drought conditions. Ayurvedic knowledge says that the sesame's survivor nature imparts a special strength to those who use it for medicine. Ayurveda knows sesame as a strengthener. Its luscious, unctuous nature fortifies immunity, protects those with debility, and deeply feeds bodily tissue. About Sesame Seeds"Open sesame" was the secret password in the medieval Arabic adventure tale Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. These magic words revealed a cave rich with treasures secreted by thieves. Sesame seeds and oil are a food treasure rich with myriad health benefits and the secret ingredient of many delicious recipes, making it easy to see how sesame became the essential password. This nutty seed has its place in recipes both sweet and savory within a wide variety of cultures, whether in the mole of Mexico, in the dim sum of China, on the breads of Italy, or ubiquitously in the food of the Middle East.History is rife with exultations of the sesame seed. Assyrian legend says that sesame wine inspired gods to create the Earth. Romans ate the seeds mixed with honey for valor in battle; the women of ancient Babylon ate the same mixture to preserve youth and beauty. After ghee, the oil of sesame seeds is the most prized in Ayurveda, used both in food and in many body treatments like massage. Buying & PreparationSesame comes in several forms:Black sesame seeds are considered more potent than beige.Cooking Sesame SeedsRich in vitamin E and A, high in calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, and protein, there's so much to like about sesame. Linoleic acid (unsaturated Omega-6 fatty acid) actually helps lower cholesterol. As you get to know this valuable food, you may find many more things to like: the multitude of delicious foods with the seed as an essential ingredient. Hummus, halvah, Greek cakes, sushi, adobo sauce, bagels, and many more foods wouldn't be so delectable without the nutritious oomph of the sesame seed. "Open sesame" may become your own personal password on the path to your most healthful self.
Learn about the health benefits of sesame seeds for FREEYou'll receive free access to our entire website including healthy recipes, nutritional diet plans, medicinal uses of ingredients, & ayurvedic health tips. Sign in once and you can use our website indefinitely..Are Sesame Seeds Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Sesame Seeds' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENTYour Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.SERVING SIZE: 1 tbsp SPECIES: Sesamum indicum FAMILY:
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Foods with a Similar Nature to Sesame SeedsTahini Tahini has these Actions in CommonSkin-tonic, Bone-tonic, Galactagogue, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Builds-semen, General-laxative, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-fertilitySesame Oil Sesame Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Rubefacient, Tonic, Bone-tonic, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Skin-tonic, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Builds-staminaAlmonds Almonds has these Actions in CommonBone-tonic, General-laxative, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, TonicEggs Eggs has these Actions in CommonBuilds-semen, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomachStinging Nettles Stinging Nettles has these Actions in CommonBuilds-stamina, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Galactagogue, Satisfies-stomach, Bone-tonic, Nutritive, TonicFlower / Bee Pollen Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virilityBuffalo Milk Buffalo Milk has these Actions in CommonBuilds-stamina, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Promotes-virility, Nutritive, Satisfies-stomachLamb Lamb has these Actions in CommonBuilds-stamina, Nutritive, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Blood-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, TonicPork Pork has these Actions in CommonSatisfies-stomach, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility, Muscle-tonicGhee Ghee has these Actions in CommonPromotes-fertility, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Builds-semen, Nutritive, Tonic, General-laxativeHerb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Sesame SeedsAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonNerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility, Bone-tonic, Tonic, Builds-semen, Builds-stamina, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonicBala Bala has these Actions in CommonBuilds-semen, Builds-stamina, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, TonicAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonSkin-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, General-laxative, Nutritive, Promotes-virilityOats, Fresh Milky Seed Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Promotes-virility, TonicChyavanprash Nutritive Jam Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Blood-tonicShatavari Shatavari has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Builds-semen, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-groundingVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonBuilds-semen, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, TonicPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonNerve-relaxant-grounding, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Builds-staminaAshwagandha Arishta Ashwagandha Arishta has these Actions in CommonMuscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Builds-staminaAlmond Oil Almond Oil has these Actions in CommonSkin-tonic, Tonic, Builds-semen, General-laxative, Muscle-tonic, NutritiveAnantamul Anantamul has these Actions in CommonBuilds-semen, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Skin-tonic, Tonic, Blood-tonicImpact of Sesame SeedsTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Sesame Seeds affect your temperature?
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TOXINSHow did Sesame Seeds affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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HYDRATIONHow did Sesame Seeds affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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FLUID-THICKNESSHow did Sesame Seeds affect your ear pressure?
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NERVOUS-SYSTEMHow did Sesame Seeds affect your energy levels?
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DIGESTIONHow did Sesame Seeds affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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TONGUEHow did Sesame Seeds affect the cracks on your tongue?
Tongue: How did Sesame Seeds affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Sesame Seeds affect the swelling of your tongue body?
How did Sesame Seeds affect the color of your tongue body?
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STOOLHow did Sesame Seeds affect your stool smell?
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URINEHow did Sesame Seeds affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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SWEATHow did Sesame Seeds affect your sweat smell?
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SKINHow did Sesame Seeds affect the color of your skin?
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EYEHow did Sesame Seeds affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Sesame Seeds affect the color of the lower eye lid?
How did Sesame Seeds affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
ENTHow did Sesame Seeds affect your throat soreness?
How did Sesame Seeds affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
How did Sesame Seeds affect your ear temperature?
How did Sesame Seeds affect your congestion?
How did Sesame Seeds affect your ear pressure?
SYSTEMICHow did Sesame Seeds affect your anxiety?
How did Sesame Seeds affect your temperature?
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HEARTHow did Sesame Seeds affect your heart rhythm?
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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSSesame Seeds may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.Mind, Stress & Sleep Anxiety, fear, uncertaintyHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Dementia / Cognitive DeclineHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Parkinson's DiseaseHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weakness / DebilityHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Reproductive HealthAbortion (Past, Recent or Considering)How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. InfertilityHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Small breastsHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Bones, Muscles & TendonsLean musclesHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Thin hairHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weak musclesHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weight LossSunken chest, ribs showingHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DietVegetarianHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DigestionFrequent cavitiesHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Heart, Blood & CirculationHigh Blood PressureHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. LifestyleLong workdayHow does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. View Other Ingredients for Autumn-WinterSesame Seeds is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.Clinical Tools & Resources
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. Comments & Impressions of 'Sesame Seeds'Do you like 'sesame seeds'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'sesame seeds'? (5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 285 likes Sign in to review this food
Sesame also gives warmth and is rich in bio-available calcium and other bone minerals. It also calms and nourishes Vata. Dr. Shrestha always encourages toasting sesame to prevent ama accumulation (special enzyme inhibitor perhaps?) of raw sesame.
Why is sesame oil used in Pitta massage formuations since sesame is warming/hot for Pitta? Does the coconut oil in Pitta formulations balance the hot from sesame seed oil?
is it safe to use sesame seeds in pregnancy?
Sesame oil is contraindicated for Pitta dosha - many Pitta massage formulations use coconut oil instead.
Does Joyful belly recommend soaking dehydrating sesame seeds (and seeds in general) before use? Or, is eating raw seeds allowable?
It depends on the person - soaking and roasting seeds makes them easier to digest and therefore can be helpful for those with weak digestion.
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