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Nature: slightly
warming
Actions: nourishes
liver and kidneys, lubricates intestines, blackens gray hair, tonifies the body
overall.
Conditions: backache,
weakness, premature graying, ringing in the
ears, blurry vision, dizziness,
constipation, dry cough, blood in the
urine, tonic for older people, weak
knees.
Nutrition:
Sesame seeds are an excellent source of calcium,
iron, and phosphorus. However, about 50% of the calcium is bound by oxalate
which renders it unavailable to the body.
1 ounce
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Calories |
206 |
|
Total fat (g) |
14 |
|
Dietary fiber (g) |
3.7 |
|
Protein (g) |
6 |
|
Cholesterol (mg) |
0 |
|
Calcium (mg) (1 TBSP) |
88 |
|
Iron (mg) |
.62 |
|
Manganese (mg) |
.88 |
|
Magnesium (mg) |
28 |
|
Zinc (mg) |
.82 |
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