[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Science, technology and education](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science) › [The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877) › c5.s17.t2.30 # The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s17.t2.30 The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s17.t2.30 - **Language:** English ### [c5.s17.t2.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s17.t2.30) Sesamum seeds are considered emollient, nourishing, tonic, diuretic, and lactagogue. They are said to be especially serviceable in piles, by regulating the bowels and removing constipation. Sesamum seeds ground to a paste with water are given with butter in bleeding piles.¹ Sweetmeats made of the seeds are also beneficial in this disease. A poultice made of the seeds is applied to ulcers.² Both the seeds and the oil are used as demulcents in dysentery and urinary diseases in combination with other medicines of their class. - [Previous: c5.s17.t2.29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s17.t2.29) - [Next: c5.s17.t2.31](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s17.t2.31) - [Up: c5.s17.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s17.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s17.t2.30](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.science.dutt-1877.c5.s17.t2.30) · Pramāṇa