Sesamum indicum Tila Sesame | Dava Bazaar in India

Plant Profile

Botany

Binomial nomenclature

Sesamum indicum

Scientific Name and Description

Sesamum indicum

Herb Family

Pedaliaceae

Plant type

Herb

Plant Synonyms

Anthadenia sesamoides Lem.
Sesamum africanum Tod.
Sesamum auriculatum C.Presl
Sesamum brasiliense Vell.
Sesamum edule Steud.
Sesamum foetidum Afzel. ex Engl.
Sesamum hopkinsii Suess.
Sesamum indicum subsp. malabaricum (Burm.) Bedigian
Sesamum indicum var. grandidentatum DC.
Sesamum indicum var. integerrimum Engl.
Sesamum indicum var. subdentatum DC.
Sesamum indicum var. subindivisum DC.
Sesamum luteum Retz.
Sesamum malabaricum Burm.
Sesamum mulayanum N.C.Nair
Sesamum occidentale Heer & Regel
Sesamum oleiferum Moench
Sesamum orientale L.
Sesamum somalense Chiov.
Sesamum tavakarii M.R.Almeida & S.M.Almeida
Sesamum trifoliatum Mill.
Strobilanthes gentiliana H.Lév.
Volkameria orientalis (L.) Kuntze
Volkameria orientalis var. indica (L.) Kuntze
Volkameria sesamodes (Lem.) Kuntze

Plant Names - Common - Regional - Vernacular

Hindi	Benne
Marathi	Benne
Tamil	Ellu
Telugu	Til
Kannada	Ellu
Gujarati	Til
English	Sesame

Plants Medicinal Value

Medicinal Systems

Ayurved

Unani

Siddha

Tibetan

Folk

Sowa Rigpa

Pharmacological profile

Phytochemicals

Herb usable parts

Leaves

Flowers

Seeds

Gum

Oil

Ethanomedical Uses

Ethnopharmacology use

Sesamum indicum Linn Tili Pedaliaceae Herb Seed Metronidazole, E and C Vitamins, Sesamolinol, Sesamol, Sesaminol, Sesamolin

Sesamum indicum L. Pedaliaceae Ellu Shrub Seeds Powder Anticholesterol and Obesity

Sesamum indicum L. Erect annual herb Leaves, seed, oil, flower, gum Diuretic; night blindness; abdominal pain; increases lactation; reduces inflammation; rheumatism; dandruff General; women Bhat et al. 2014

Sesame oil is extracted from sesame seeds (til seeds) and is one of the oldest oils used by mankind. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, sesame oil deeply moisturises the scalp, preventing dryness and flakiness. Its high penetrative ability allows it to reach the hair follicles, strengthening them from within and stimulating new hair growth. Sesame oil's antimicrobial properties protect the scalp from infections, while its nourishing properties improve hair texture and shine. Use it regularly to foster hair growth and maintain scalp health.