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Sesame, til or gingeli, Sesamum indicum
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Sesame, til or gingeli, Sesamum indicum
Sesame, til, gingeli or goma, Sesamum indicum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880
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Sesame, scientifically known as Sesamum indicum, is a versatile plant native to India and Africa, celebrated for its small, nutrient-dense seeds. This exquisite handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart, after a botanical illustration by David Blair, captures the intricate beauty of the sesame plant as it was documented in Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's "Medicinal Plants" published in London in 1880. The sesame plant is an annual herb, with slender stems reaching up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, ovate, and glabrous, with white flowers that bloom in dense clusters. The seeds, commonly referred to as til, gingeli, goma, or sesame, are small, oval, and typically brown or off-white in colour. They are rich in essential nutrients, including protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Sesame seeds have been used for thousands of years for both culinary and medicinal purposes. In traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, sesame seeds are believed to have numerous health benefits, including improving digestion, boosting energy levels, and supporting the immune system. They are also used topically to soothe skin irritations and promote hair growth. This stunning botanical illustration not only showcases the aesthetic appeal of the sesame plant but also serves as a testament to the rich history of plant-based medicine and the importance of documenting the natural world for future generations.
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