Sesame
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TMPW No.：2004 |
| Synonym | |
| Latin name | Sesami Semen |
| Botanical source: Family name | Pedaliaceae |
| Botanical source: Plant name | Sesamum indicum Linné (IPNI:675971-1) |
| Part used | Seed |
| Empirical criteria for quality selection | Sesame oil is a pale yellow liquid which clots at 0～5℃. It has no or slightly characteristic odor. (TN) |
| Constituents | Fatty acids: Oleic acid, Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid Lignans & Neolignans: Sesamin, Sesamolin, Sesamol |
| Pharmacological effects | Unknown |
| Indications | As tonic, demulcent and antidote, it is applied to treat weak constitution, recovery of disease and diarrhea. It is administered topically to the inflammation and tumor. |
| Diseases | Debility after an illness, Constipation, Lightheadedness, Blurry vision, Bbuzzing, Numbness |
| Formulas | shofusan |
| Meridian tropism | Lung, Spleen, Liver, Kidney |
| Property | Neutral |
| Flavor | Sweet |
| Classification in "Shen-non Ben-cao Jing" | Superior |
| TCM: Classification | Tonics |
| TCM: Medicinal effects | To tonify the liver and the kidney, to replenish vital essence and blood, and to relax the bowels. |
| Remarks | Listed in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia 18th ed. |
| References | TN: T. Namba & Y. Tsuda ed., Outline of Pharmacognosy, a Textbook, 3rd ed., Nankodo Co., Ltd., Tokyo, 1998. |
