Black sesame seeds are a common ingredient that is widely used in a variety of dishes and pastries. It is also known as flax, hemp, jusheng, or lipohemp.
Black sesame seeds are annual herbaceous plants that can grow up to 1 meter tall. Its stems are erect, quadrangular, and slightly pubescent. The leaves are opposite-symbiotic or the upper leaves are alternate, the upper leaves are lanceolate or narrowly elliptic, the margins are neat, the middle leaves are ovate and serrate, and the lower leaves are divided into 3-lobed. The flowers are solitary or 2 to 3 in the leaf axils, the calyx is about 6 mm long, the lobes are lanceolate, the corolla is white or lavender in color, and is about 25 cm. The ripe fruit is quadrangular and oblong, about 25 cm, roughly equal in width and narrowness, slightly pointed at the tip, fine hairs on the surface, a large number of seeds, black, white or pale yellow in color. The flowering period is from May to September, and the fruiting period is from July to September.
Tao Hongjing, an ancient health scientist, commented that black sesame seeds are "among the eight grains, and this is the only good". There is also an introduction to black sesame seeds in the "New Edition of Materia Medica": "Sesame seeds are moist and juicy, and black enters the kidneys, which can moisten the mustache by itself, and the pulse of the governor is also through." Therefore, black sesame seeds are known as a "civilian tonic".
Black sesame seeds have a variety of effects and effects. Its taste is luscious, its nature is cold, but it is warm and non-toxic after frying, affecting the stomach, large intestine and small intestine.
For a long time, black sesame seeds have been regarded as the "food of eternal life", which has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, moistening the five internal organs, nourishing qi, nourishing muscles and filling the brain and marrow.
Black sesame seeds have the following effects and functions:
1.Enhance memory: Black sesame seeds are rich in vitamin E, which has a powerful antioxidant effect, which can prevent the accumulation of free radicals in the body and delay the aging of brain cells. The lecithin in it helps to improve memory and improve sleep.
2.Kidney and essence: Black sesame seeds are considered to be a nourishing food for kidney and essence. It is rich in linoleic acid and other substances that can nourish sperm and blood, promote the healthy development of the reproductive system, and have a good effect on male sexual function and quality.
3.Beauty and beauty: linolenic acid and linoleic acid and other unsaturated fatty acids in black sesame seeds can promote cell metabolism, improve water retention capacity, and make it softer and smoother. In addition, ingredients such as sesamin and minerals nourish the hair, making it thicker and brighter.
4.Promote sleep: Black sesame seeds are rich in tryptophan, which can be converted into melatonin, which helps the body enter deep sleep, improves sleep quality, and alleviates insomnia and other problems.
5.Nourish the stomach and protect the liver: Black sesame seeds are rich in nutrients such as protein and lecithin, which can promote bile secretion and gastrointestinal peristalsis, enhance digestion, protect the liver and gastric mucosa, and relieve pain and adverse reactions caused by gastrointestinal discomfort.
6.Cardiovascular Health: Black sesame seeds are rich in linolenic acid and vitamin E, which can improve blood vessel elasticity and suppleness, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and help maintain heart health. In addition, the natural hormonal substances contained in it can regulate cholesterol metabolism and reduce the risk of heart disease.
The right way to eat it is important:
1.It's more nutritious to eat after crushing: Black sesame seeds contain natural vitamin E and a variety of essential amino acids, as well as various fatty acids such as oleic acid and linoleic acid, but they are all encased in the outer dura of sesame seeds. Crushing it before eating it can release more nutrients, which is beneficial for the body to absorb.
2.Fried sesame seeds are more fragrant: It is recommended to sauté sesame seeds before eating, because the sesamin in sesame seeds has a stronger antioxidant effect than vitamin E, and fried sesame seeds smell better.
In addition, for the consumption of sesame seeds, the following things need to be noted:
1.Sesame seeds are high in fat and calories, and people who are overweight,** or have dyslipidemia should eat less.
2.For patients with symptoms such as hyperactivity of liver yang, sores on the mouth and tongue, swollen and sore gums, etc., the internal fire is usually stronger, and black sesame seeds are hot foods, and continued consumption may aggravate the symptoms of fire.
3.Sesame seeds are rich in oil, which lubricates the intestines. Therefore, if you have enteritis or frequent diarrhea, consuming sesame seeds again may aggravate the condition.
The above is an introduction to black sesame seeds and some related effects, edible methods and precautions.