Ethnomedicinal Therapeutic Benefits of Tukhm-i-Kunjad (Sesamum indicum Linn.) in Urogenital and Other Systematic Diseases

Abstract

Tukhm-i-Kunjad (Sesamum indicum Linn) Sesame seeds are a traditional oilseed crop from the Pedaliaceae family and the Sesamum genus. It is most commonly grown and cultivated in countries such as India, China, and South America. The seeds have wide medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. Sesame seeds have been used successfully in Unani medicine to treat urogenital disorders and other systemic diseases. Tukhm-i-Kunjad has aphrodisiac properties. It is also used in respiratory diseases such as cough, asthma and soreness of the throat. The paste of Tukhm-i- Kunjad is used as an anti-inflammatory property. This review made an effort to examine sesame seeds in traditional literature as well as explore them in scientific studies. To gather knowledge on sesame seeds, a manual literature search of Unani manuscripts was conducted.

In addition, all accessible material on the phytochemical, physicochemical, and pharmacological studies have been collected using an extensive review of internet sources such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct. Based on sesame studies regarding its physical and chemical properties, Sesame and its bioactive molecules are beneficial for various ailments. Sesame has been used as a treatment for oligomenorrhea, foetal abortion, and enhancing sexual tendency and sperm count in traditional ethnomedicinal properties. It also resolves inflammation and possesses aphrodisiac, demulcent, diuretic, emmenagogue, emollient, lactagogue, laxative, astringent, tonic, cooling agent, nourishing, and styptic properties. Sesamin, sesamol, sesamolin, and sesaminol are the main active lignans found in Sesamum indicum and are beneficial for a range of health conditions. Several in-vivo and in-vitro studies revealed that Sesamum indicum components have antioxidant, anti-microbial, analgesic, cardioprotective, anti-hypertensive, and anti-inflammatory properties.