The use of foodstuff as natural medicines has already been established through studies
demonstrating the pharmacological activities that they exhibit. Knowing the nutritional and …

Publisher Summary This chapter outlines the nutritional and health benefits of sesame
seeds. Sesame seeds have been used as a health food for disease prevention in Asian …

Sesamol is a natural phenolic compound and a major lignan isolated from sesame seeds
(Sesamum indicum) and sesame oil. The therapeutic potential of sesamol was investigated …

Inflammation is associated with the development and progression of various disorders
including atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus and cancer. Sesamin, a fat-soluble lignan …

Sesame: Bioactive compounds and health benefits Page 209 Sesame: Bioactive
Compounds and Health Benefits Niti Pathak, Asani Bhaduri, and Ashwani K. Rai Contents 1 …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Sesamum indicum L.(Pedaliaceae) is an annual plant,
which has been domesticated for well over 5000 years. It is widely cultivated for its seeds …

Antioxidants protect the body from various disease conditions through their ability to
neutralize the effects of free radicals. Synthetic antioxidants are extensively used in …

Sesame seed contains very high levels (up to 2.5%) of furofuran lignans with beneficial
physiological activities, mainly sesamin, sesamolin, and sesaminol glucosides. Reported …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a worldwide cultivated oil crop that belongs to the family
Pedaliaceae. Sesame seeds possess high nutritional value, enriching fats, proteins …

The use of phytochemicals is gaining interest for the treatment of metabolic syndromes over
the synthetic formulation of drugs. Senna is evolving as one of the important plants which …