Miraculous Potential of Sesame in Wound Healing Activity

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) has potential to promote wound healing due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties: - SesamolA lignan found in sesame seeds sesamol is a main antioxidant in processed sesame oil. It can be applied topically to the skin where it can rapidly cross skin layers and be absorbed into the bloodstream. - Sesame oil extractContains lignans like sesamin and sesamolin which have antioxidant activity. Sesame oil extract may have wound-healing properties due to its antioxidant capacity and ability to scavenge free radicals. - Sesame seeds and oilWhen applied topically or administered orally sesame seeds and oil can increase the breaking strength dry weight and hydroxyproline content of granulation tissue.