The presentation contains source, composition, brief method of manufacturing and uses of sesame oil.

1. By:
Komal Haleem
Pharm-D
SEASAME OIL

2. B.O: Sesamum indicum
•Sesamum is from Greek
'sesamon', the original
name of the plant.
•‘Indicum’ refers to its
habitat India
BOTANICAL ORIGIN

3. P.U:
Sesamum seed
Family:
Pedaliaceae
Colour:
Pale yellow to
brown
Aroma:
Fairly bland

4. HABITAT
China
India
Japan
West Indies
Southern
United
States

5. •Cold-pressed sesame oil:
pale yellow in colour
•Indian sesame oil
(gingelly or til oil):
golden in colour
•East Asian sesame oil:
dark brown in colour. The dark colour
and flavour are derived from roasted/
toasted sesame seeds.
VARITIES:

6. •Minerals
•Fatty acids
•Proteins
•It is classified in
oleic-linoleic acid group
COMPOSITION

7. •Oleic acid 38.84 %
•Linoleic acid 46.26%
•Palmitic acid 8.58%
•Stearic acid 5.4%
•Arachidic acid 0.9%
FATTY ACID COMPOSITION

8. FATTY ACID COMPOSITION
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9. Mineral elements Composition(mg/100g of seed)
•Calcium, Ca 415.38 ± 3.14
•Phosp horus , P 647.25± 3.52
•Magnesium, Mg 579.53 ± 0.42
•Potassium , K 851. 35 ± 3.44
•Sodium, Na 122.50 ± 4.21
MINERAL ELEMENTAL
COMPOSITION

10. 1.COLLECTION:
Sesame seeds are protected by capsule which bursts when
seeds are completely ripe. The ripening time tends to vary,
so farmers cut plants by hand and place them together in an
upright position to continue ripening until all the capsules
have opened.
MANUFACTURE OF SESAME
OIL

11. 2.EXTRACTION:
IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES BY:
•hot water flotation
•bridge presses
•ram presses
•the ghani process
•by using a small-scale expeller
IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES BY:
•expeller press
•larger-scale oil extraction machines
•by pressing followed by chemical solvent extraction
•cold pressing

12. 3.PURIFCATION:
It is done by:
•solvent extraction
•neutralization
•bleaching

13. •It is a stable natural oil
•Stability increases by refrigeration
•Limited exposure to light & high temperatures during
extraction ,processing & storage minimizes nutrient loss
through oxidation & rancidity
•Should be stored in amber colored bottles
STABILITY & STORAGE

14. •HEALING OIL:
For thousands of years, it is known as “queen of oils”.
It is antibacterial for staphylococcus & streptococcus as well
as common skin fungi, such as athlete's foot fungus.
It is naturally antiviral and anti-inflammatory agent.
•VAGINAL YEAST INFECTIONS:
Used as a douche mixed with warm water, the oil controls
vaginal yeast infections.
USES

15. •MEDICINAL USES:
Used in the treatment of several chronic disease processes,
including
•hepatitis
• diabetes
•migraines
 In vitro, sesame seed oil inhibits the growth of malignant
melanoma (skin cancer): PROSTAGLANDIN LEUKATRINES and
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS .
Sesame seed oil inhibits replication of human colon cancer cells
•AS AN ANTIOXIDANT:
It is a potent antioxidant. Molecules of sesame seed oil maintain
good cholesterol (HDL) and lower bad cholesterol (LDL).

16. •COOKING:
Light sesame oil is used for deep-frying while dark sesame oil is
used for the stir frying of meats or vegetables
•OIL MASSAGE:
used for massaging the foot, hair and scalp massage.
massage over joints ,helps joints keep their flexibility
•INDUSTRIAL USES:
a solvent in injected drugs or intravenous drip solutions
cosmetic carrier oil
coating stored grains to prevent weevil attacks. The oil also
has synergy with some insecticides.
Low grade oil is used locally in soaps, paints, lubricants,
and illuminants.

17. •RELIEF FROM DANDRUFF:
It nourishes and feeds the scalp to control dry scalp
dandruff and to kill dandruff causing bacteria.
 It protects the skin from effects of chlorine in swimming
pool water.
•FOR SKIN:
It keeps the skin supple and soft.
It heals and protects areas of mild scrapes, cuts and
abrasions.
It helps tighten facial skin
Used after exposure to wind or sun it will calm the burns.