The efficacy and function of sesame oil
Release time : 11/02/2025 09:30:04
Sesame oil, because it comes from the seeds of sesame, is called "sesame oil".
Oil made from sesame seeds that have been roasted is known as sesame oil and commonly referred to as sesame oil.
In our usual dishes, we often add sesame oil to enhance flavor. What are the benefits and functions of sesame oil? 1. Anti-aging effects: Sesame oil contains abundant vitamin E, which promotes cell division and delays aging. Therefore, it is most beneficial for middle-aged and elderly people in delaying the aging process.
Lipids in sesame oil can nourish the skin, remove spots (mainly age spots), prevent hair loss and premature graying.
2. Protecting blood vessels, sesame oil contains approximately 40% unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid and palmitic acid, which are easily digested and absorbed by the human body to promote cholesterol metabolism and help eliminate deposits on the walls of arterial blood vessels.
It can also prevent other components in the body from being damaged by lipid peroxides and reduce the accumulation of lipids in the body, which has a better effect on softening blood vessels and maintaining vascular elasticity.
3. To aid in bowel movements and treat constipation, patients with habitual constipation can take a teaspoonful of sesame oil before breakfast and dinner to moisten the intestines and facilitate smoother passage of stools.
4. To alleviate the harmful effects of tobacco and alcohol, individuals with smoking habits or a preference for alcohol should occasionally consume sesame oil. This can mitigate the direct irritation and damage to teeth, gums, and oral mucosa from smoking, as well as prevent the formation of lung tar spots. Furthermore, it also has a relatively inhibitory effect on the absorption of nicotine.
Before drinking alcohol, a bit of sesame oil can provide certain protection for the oral cavity, esophagus, gastric cardia and gastric mucosa.
5. To relieve coughing, sip a spoonful of sesame oil before going to bed and then another spoonful the next morning. This can significantly reduce or even cure coughing after several days.
6. To protect the voice, drinking sesame oil regularly can enhance the elasticity of the vocal cords and make the vocal folds open and close flexibly and powerfully, which is beneficial for recovering from hoarseness and chronic pharyngitis.
If you experience a hoarse voice, vocal fatigue, or chronic laryngitis, drinking sesame oil may have restorative effects and is beneficial for treatment.
7. In treating chronic rhinitis, patients can use a cotton ball dipped in sesame oil to apply it to the affected area of the nose, which will result in immediate relief and complete resolution of symptoms after the second application.
8. New research has found that sesame oil can effectively treat acute liver disorders caused by trichloroethane and fatty liver disease.
The quick reduction of blood alcohol concentration and acetaldehyde concentration in urine by sesame oil can protect liver.
How to use sesame oil. The aromatic flavor of sesame oil made from roasted sesame seeds is strong, whether it is served cold, in soup or stir-fried, just a few drops can add more fragrance to the dish.
Below are two simple miso-based recipes that you might like.
dish 1: stir-fried kidney flower with sesame oil Ingredients: 1 kidney flower, 2 tablespoons sesame oil Practice: 1. Remove the fascia from the kidney flower, soak in water repeatedly, and pick up.
2. Cut the pork into flower-like shapes using a knife.
3. Blanch in hot water, remove blood, and drain.
4. Heat the sesame oil and add the pork belly with a little cooking wine, cook for several minutes until it is done.
Feature: Spinach can reduce the common symptoms such as lower back pain, abdominal pain and soreness during menstruation! Spinach must be soaked several times to completely remove the taste. Moreover, the cooking time should not be too long, otherwise spinach will become smaller and hard, making the taste worse.
Furthermore, pork belly has a relatively high cholesterol content and can easily lead to hyperlipidemia and obesity. It should not be consumed in large quantities! Dish 2: Ginger Soy Sauce Noodles Ingredients: One bunch of vermicelli, one egg, half an old ginger, appropriate amounts of black sesame oil and rice wine, and a pinch of low-sodium salt.
Instructions: 1. Heat a small spoon of black sesame oil in a hot pan, crack the egg and fry it into an omelette for later use.
2. Peel the ginger and cut it into strips.
3. Once the water boils, add ginger strips and eggs.
4. Add the dough and season with a little salt.
5. Just before serving, drizzle in rice wine and black sesame oil to bring the flames down.
The appropriate audience for sesame oil generally includes all ages, as its nutritional value is very rich. The following groups are very suitable to regularly consume it: 1. People with poor immunity and those recovering from illnesses can enhance their resistance by consuming sesame oil, which aids in the recovery of health.
2. People who frequently use their voice, such as broadcasters, teachers, presenters, and actors, should consume more sesame oil. This can alleviate throat pain, restore vocal cords, and enhance the elasticity of the throat.
3. Patients with asthma and pulmonary diseases often drink sesame oil, which can alleviate cough, slow down the onset of disease symptoms, and enhance the elasticity of lung function.
4. Women in confinement should eat more sesame oil to help speed up the removal of bad blood, replenish nutrients such as vitamin E, iron, calcium, etc. lost after giving birth to bb, and improve resistance. There are also special sesame oil on the market for women in confinement.
5. For those who love beauty, sesame oil is very rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, which can beautify and soften the skin and delay skin aging.
How to distinguish whether sesame oil is good or bad? Since the market price of sesame oil is higher than that of other vegetable oils, lawbreakers take advantage of the special and strong aroma of sesame oil to add other vegetable oils to sesame oil and sell them as sesame oil, making huge profits from them and seriously damaging the interests of consumers.
Therefore, when purchasing sesame oil, you must be extra careful. Here are some methods for you to identify the quality of sesame oil.
1. Looking at the color, pure sesame oil is light red or red with yellow. If other oils are mixed, the color will be different.
The addition of rapeseed oil results in a deep yellow, while that of cotton seed oil gives it a black red color.
For products containing other vegetable oils, the water test can also be used: dip a chopstick into a drop of sesame oil and drop it onto a still surface. Pure sesame oil will form a thin layer of transparent large oil bubbles, while the fake product will produce thicker smaller bubbles.
2. Look at the transparency; generally, high-quality sesame oil has good transparency and is not cloudy.
3. Check for sediment, high-quality products should be free from sediment and suspended matter, with low viscosity.
4. Check for layering; sesame oil is quite sensitive to temperature and may separate at lower temperatures.
If there is a layer at room temperature and no increase in viscosity at 0℃, it is likely to be adulterated oil if the national standard requires that when frozen at -5.5°C for testing, it should not freeze.
If there is no layering at any temperature, it indicates that the sesame oil has been added with antifreeze additives.
5. Look for the trademark, pay attention to the expiration date and factory period. Be especially vigilant if there are no factory name, address, or quality standard code.
Special attention should be paid to the ingredients or components (the words are particularly small and written as "containing").
Can pregnant women eat sesame oil? The main raw material of sesame oil is sesame, and its main nutrients are oleic acid and linoleic acid. Other components include ricinolenic acid, vitamin E, palmitic acid, etc.
Helps to enhance immunity, moisturize the throat and voice, relieve cough, beauty nourishing, and smooth bowel movements.
We can see that sesame oil does not contain harmful substances to human body, but it is rich in nutrients such as linoleic acid.
Therefore, the question arises: can pregnant women consume sesame oil? The answer is affirmative.
It is beneficial to eat some sesame oil during pregnancy.
First, the sesame oil is rich in vitamin E and can help prevent and treat skin problems during pregnancy.
Secondly, sesame oil has the effect of promoting bowel movements and can prevent constipation in pregnant women.
For pregnant women who have already developed constipation, drinking sesame oil in the morning and evening on an empty stomach can be beneficial in relieving constipation.
In addition, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding can eat more sesame oil to help expel blood stasis faster, replenish the vitamins E, iron and calcium that are essential for their bodies, and increase their resistance.
Especially in pregnancy and lactation, consuming more sesame oil can help women better protect their health and promote metabolism.
At the same time, sesame oil does not contain harmful components to human body and contains special rich vitamins E and comparatively rich linoleic acid. Linoleic acid has the functions of lowering blood lipids, softening blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and promoting microcirculation.
Vitamin E supplements are used to increase ovarian hormone levels, improve fertility and prevent miscarriage.
Warm Reminder: When pregnant, it is important not to consume too much sesame oil.
If you're experiencing constipation, take 1-2 drops at a time.
Due to the uniqueness of pregnancy, the diet of pregnant women should be more reasonable, especially not to eat the same kind of food at once.
*The medical content involved in this text is for reference only.
In case of discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.