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This is a native seed to Africa; however it’s used worldwide, and in some countries on a daily basis. They are very small cream/beige coloured seeds that have a slight nutty aroma and taste. Sesame seeds where known to man as early as 1600bc and in biblical times they where used along side black seeds in bakery, sprinkled over buns and breads, in fact its been said that in ancient Egypt it was also used to sprinkle over dough. 

 Sesame is well used in the Mediterranean in many ways, as well as the latter, its ground and made into a paste known as Tahini. This paste is best form of sesame, as the vitamins and nutrients are absorbed better in this form. it is very rich in Iron Protein, Copper, Magnesium and Calcium. Sesame seeds are also made into oil, sesames where amongst the first seeds to be processed and made into oil, the oil is very nourishing to the skin, and it’s a good treatment to dry skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Sesame is said to have natural antiseptic properties, making the oil a good option for scalp problems and its also known to strengthen the hair follicles, it is a good skin and hair care product from tip to toe, as the calcium contained in it is very beneficial to the nails, making them stronger and whiter in colour. 

Sesame seeds contain Sesamin making it a very strong and highly effective antioxidant and anti-cancerous. The Phytosterols present in the seed is said to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood. The Romans used to eat sesame mixed with honey to give them energy and strength, where in Babylon its said to give them prolonged beauty and youth.