Al Marsad Newspaper: Sesame is the main component of tahini, and thus it is a source of beneficial fats for the body and a number of minerals and vitamins.
Sesame seeds consist of about 50-60% of the oil called serge oil, and it is one of the most expensive types of vegetable oils, and is characterized by its high nutritional value and is a rich source of vitamins of group B and vitamin E, and every 100 grams of sesame contains approximately 585 calories, according to “Web Medicine” “.
And about the health benefits of tahini:
1- It has excellent antioxidant properties for the skin, the oils contained in sesame seeds prevent the appearance of wrinkles and work to clear the face and increase its moisture and freshness. It treats gingivitis and mouth ulcers, by placing a layer of tahini on the gums or the place of ulcers.
2- It is used to get rid of boils by massaging with a cotton ball on the site of the abscess. Tahini also reduces blood pressure significantly because it contains magnesium, and it also plays an important role in maintaining heart health, according to “Web Medicine”
3- It prevents atherosclerosis because it contains sesamol, and protects against DNA damage when exposed to radiation thanks to sesamol.
Tahini is a good recipe for treating constipation because it contains beneficial oils that soften the intestines. It is used as a recipe to increase milk production in nursing mothers and helps reduce inflammation throughout the body, and to relieve symptoms of psoriasis, eczema and acne, and may help get rid of dark spots on the skin.
It also protects against rheumatoid arthritis, as copper is an important mineral for the action of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant enzymes.