A Review on an important plant-Tila (Sesamum indicum)
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
Sesame is a condiment which is used in every house hold for culinary, religious and medicinal purposes. The seeds of Tila (Sesamum indicum Linn.) have Katu, tikta, kashaya, madhura rasa, snigdhaguna, Katuvipaka, UshnaVirya, Vatahara karma. Tila belongs to Pedaliacae family, grows allover India. It is having proteins, Moisture, Fats, Carbohydrates, Oxalic acid, Calcium, phosphorus etc. Tila is having Katu, Tikta, Kashaya, Madhura Rasa, Snigdha Guna, Ushnaa Virya, Katu Vipaka. Tila is mentioned in Charkokta Swedopaga Mahakashaya, Purishveranjaniya Mahakashaya and Sushrutokta Mudgaadi gana. It’s useful part is seed, leaves, roots etc. It’s important formulations are Narayana Taila, Nirgundi Taila, Shadbindu Taila etc. It is used as an adulterant in Olive oil and Almond oil. The present article aims in projecting a detailed review of the plant regarding its morphology, chemical composition and pharmacological properties.
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Nishaphogat . , Naveen Antil
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