By:

Komal HaleemPharm-D

SEASAME OIL

B.O: Sesamum indicum

•Sesamum is from Greek

'sesamon', the original

name of the plant.

•‘Indicum’ refers to its

habitat India

BOTANICAL ORIGIN

P.U:

Sesamum seed

Family:

Pedaliaceae

Colour:

Pale yellow to

brown

Aroma:

Fairly bland

HABITAT

China

India

Japan

West IndiesSouthern

United States

•Cold-pressed sesame oil:

pale yellow in colour

•Indian sesame oil

(gingelly or til oil):

golden in colour

•East Asian sesame oil:

dark brown in colour. The dark colour

and flavour are derived from roasted/

toasted sesame seeds.

VARITIES:

•Minerals

•Fatty acids

•Proteins

•It is classified in

oleic-linoleic acid group

COMPOSITION

•Oleic acid 38.84 %

•Linoleic acid 46.26%

•Palmitic acid 8.58%

•Stearic acid 5.4%

•Arachidic acid 0.9%

FATTY ACID COMPOSITION

FATTY ACID COMPOSITION

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Mineral elements Composition(mg/100g of seed)

•Calcium, Ca 415.38 ± 3.14

•Phosp horus , P 647.25± 3.52

•Magnesium, Mg 579.53 ± 0.42

•Potassium , K 851. 35 ± 3.44

•Sodium, Na 122.50 ± 4.21

MINERAL ELEMENTAL

COMPOSITION

1.COLLECTION:

Sesame seeds are protected by capsule which bursts when

seeds are completely ripe. The ripening time tends to vary,

so farmers cut plants by hand and place them together in an

upright position to continue ripening until all the capsules

have opened.

MANUFACTURE OF SESAME

OIL

2.EXTRACTION:

IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES BY:

•hot water flotation

•bridge presses

•ram presses

•the ghani process

•by using a small-scale expeller

IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES BY:

•expeller press

•larger-scale oil extraction machines

•by pressing followed by chemical solvent extraction

•cold pressing

3.PURIFCATION:

It is done by:

•solvent extraction

•neutralization

•bleaching

•It is a stable natural oil

•Stability increases by refrigeration

•Limited exposure to light & high temperatures during extraction ,processing & storage minimizes nutrient loss through oxidation & rancidity

•Should be stored in amber colored bottles

STABILITY & STORAGE

•HEALING OIL:For thousands of years, it is known as “queen of oils”.

It is antibacterial for staphylococcus & streptococcus as well as common skin fungi, such as athlete's foot fungus.

It is naturally antiviral and anti-inflammatory agent.

•VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS: Used as a douche mixed with warm water, the oil controls vaginal yeast infections.

USES

•MEDICINAL USES:Used in the treatment of several chronic disease processes, including

•hepatitis

• diabetes

•migraines

In vitro, sesame seed oil inhibits the growth of malignant melanoma (skin cancer): PROSTAGLANDIN LEUKATRINES and ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS .

Sesame seed oil inhibits replication of human colon cancer cells

•AS AN ANTIOXIDANT: It is a potent antioxidant. Molecules of sesame seed oil maintain good cholesterol (HDL) and lower bad cholesterol (LDL).

•COOKING:

Light sesame oil is used for deep-frying while dark sesame oil is used for the stir frying of meats or vegetables

•OIL MASSAGE:

used for massaging the foot, hair and scalp massage.

massage over joints ,helps joints keep their flexibility

•INDUSTRIAL USES:

a solvent in injected drugs or intravenous drip solutions

cosmetic carrier oil

coating stored grains to prevent weevil attacks. The oil also has synergy with some insecticides.

Low grade oil is used locally in soaps, paints, lubricants, and illuminants.

•RELIEF FROM DANDRUFF:

It nourishes and feeds the scalp to control dry scalp

dandruff and to kill dandruff causing bacteria.

It protects the skin from effects of chlorine in swimming

pool water.

•FOR SKIN:

It keeps the skin supple and soft.

It heals and protects areas of mild scrapes, cuts and

abrasions.

It helps tighten facial skin

Used after exposure to wind or sun it will calm the burns.