OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether there was any difference in efficacy when nasal mucosa dryness was treated with pure sesame oil (Nozoil) compared with isotonic sodium chloride solution (ISCS). DESIGN In a randomized, crossover study, 79 subjects with nasal mucosa dryness were enrolled. Half the subjects received pure sesame oil for 14 days followed by ISCS for 14 days, and the other half receiv...

Sesame which is known for properties of good health consists of a plethora of nutrients viz., proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants, lignans, tocopherols and other micronutrients. Benefits of this enigmatic crop include properties of anticancer, antioxidative, antiimmunoregulation and antihypersensitivity. Covering wide agro ecological regions of the world, different varieties of sesame seeds a...

The study was conducted to determine the effect of sesame flour supplementation on the physical, nutritional and sensory quality of bread. Black variety sesame seeds were soaked, dehulled, oven dried and sieved to produce sesame flour (SF). The wheat flour (WF) was substituted with SF at 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%. The proximate composition of wheat and sesame flours and bread samples were determined...

Phyllody, a destructive and economically important disease worldwide caused by phytoplasma infections, is characterized by the abnormal development of floral structures into stunted leafy parts and contributes to serious losses in crop plants, including sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). Accurate identification, differentiation, and quantification of phyllody-causing phytoplasmas are essential for ef...

The present study aimed to investigate the anti-hyperlipidemic effects of sesame in a high-fat fed rabbit model. Animals were randomly divided into four groups of eight animals each for 60 days as follows: normal diet, hypercholesterolemic diet (1% cholesterol), hypercholesterolemic diet (1% cholesterol) + sesame seed (10%), and hypercholesterolemic diet (1% cholesterol) + sesame oil (5%). Seru...

Obesity and lipid metabolism abnormalities are associated with numerous non communicable diseases such as metabolic syndrome, type2 diabetes, arthrosclerosis, fatty liver diseases, infertility etc. Modern life style choices such as consumption of high caloric diet and sedentary living conditions are implicated in the pathogenesis of these diseases. Most of the currently available drugs for thes...

This paper presents some motivations for using highly personalised speech interfaces. In particular, the focus is on the requirements for adaptation in mobile environments. Furthermore, SesaME, a framework for personalised and adaptive speech interfaces is described. SesaME supports a multi-domain approach and eventbased, asynchronous dialogue management. Finally, a description of how SesaME is...

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the oldest oilseed crops widely grown in Africa and Asia for its high-quality nutritional seeds. It is well adapted to harsh environments and constitutes an alternative cash crop for smallholders in developing countries. Despite its economic and nutritional importance, sesame is considered as an orphan crop because it has received very little attention from...

Background: Menopause can be exciting yet uncomfortable time in a woman’s life with symptoms such as hot and cold flashes, night sweats, fatigue, menopausal sleep disorders, confusion and weight gain which are treatable through diet and natural supplements. One of the foods renowned for prevention and Intervention of menopausal symptoms is the sesame seeds. Materiels & Methods: Quasi experiment...

OBJECTIVE(S) Reproductive dysfunction is a consequence of diabetes. Diabetes is associated with changes in testicular tissue. Sesame oil contains large amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids and lignin with antioxidant activity, vitamin E, and monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA). The present study investigated the effects of sesame on testis histology and male reproductive parameters in streptozo...