Sesame seed is one of the oldest oilseed crops known, domesticated well over 3,000 years ago. Sesamum has many other species, most being wild and native to sub-Saharan Africa.

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Dec 4, 2025 · sesame, (Sesamum indicum), erect annual plant of the family Pedaliaceae, grown since antiquity for its seeds, which are used as food and flavoring and from which a prized oil is extracted.

Jun 2, 2025 · Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds that have been used in traditional medicine for millennia. This article explains 15 health benefits of sesame seeds.

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is crop that's grown for the oil in its seed. It's found in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, and South America. Sesame contains chemicals that might help...

Oct 24, 2025 · Sesame seeds are rich in protein and healthy fats, helping support blood sugar control. Sesame's unsaturated fats may reduce heart disease risk. People with a sesame allergy should avoid...

Sesame is an ancient oilseed, first recorded as a crop in Babylon and Assyria over 4000 years ago. The crop has since spread from the Fertile Crescent of the Ancient Near East to be grown in many parts …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), of the Pedaliaceae family, is one of the first oil crops used in humans. It is widely grown and has a mellow flavor and high nutritional value, making it very popular in the diet. …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an annual erect herbaceous plant that can grow to a length of 1.5 to 7 ft. It is a member of the family Pedaliaceae. Sesame is also known as sesamum, gergellum …