Benefits of white sesame oil

Sesame mainly includes two ingredients: black sesame and white sesame. Both of these ingredients can be used to make sesame oil. Everyone should understand the effects and nutritional value of sesame oil, which is helpful for us to consume sesame oil. White sesame can regulate cholesterol and prevent lipid peroxidation. It can also nourish blood and is very good for improving rough skin and preventing skin inflammation.

What are the effects and functions of white sesame oil?

1. Sesame contains a lot of fat and protein, as well as carbohydrates, vitamin A, vitamin E, lecithin, calcium, iron, magnesium and other nutrients; the linoleic acid in sesame has the effect of regulating cholesterol;

2. Sesame is rich in vitamin E, which can prevent the damage of lipid peroxide to the skin, offset or neutralize the accumulation of harmful free radicals in cells, make the skin white and moisturized, and prevent various skin inflammations;

3. Sesame also has the effect of nourishing blood, which can treat dry and rough skin, and make the skin delicate, smooth, rosy and shiny.

White sesame therapeutic effects:

Sesame is sweet, neutral in nature, and enters the liver, kidney, lung, and spleen meridians.

It has the effects of nourishing blood and improving eyesight, dispelling wind and moistening the intestines, promoting body fluid and lactation, benefiting the liver and nourishing hair, strengthening the body and anti-aging.

It can be used to treat physical weakness, dizziness, tinnitus, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, cough, physical weakness, premature graying of hair, anemia and sallow complexion, lack of body fluid, dry stool, low milk content, and hematuria.

Comparison between white sesame and black sesame:

From the perspective of nutritional science, both black sesame and white sesame are nutritious foods. In terms of fat, it can be said to be abundant in quantity and high in quality.

The fat content of black sesame is 46%, and that of white sesame is 40%, both of which are high; the vitamin E content is very high, 50 mg% for black sesame and 38 mg% for white sesame; in terms of the potassium-sodium ratio, it is 43:1 for black sesame and 8:1 for white sesame, and eating black sesame is beneficial for preventing or relieving high blood pressure; sesame is a high-dietary fiber food, with 28% for black sesame and 20% for white sesame, which is obviously an important reason why sesame can moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements. Sesame oil contains sesame acid, which gives it a unique aroma. Due to its high content of vitamin E, it has antioxidant effects. Regular consumption can eliminate free radicals and delay aging.