Rashi
| Botanical name: | Sesamum indicum |
| Family: | Pedaliaceae |
| Local name: | Rashi, Khasa, Tila |
| Common name: | Sesame |
| Parts used: | Seeds |
| Plant character: | It is anerect herbaceous annual herb with white or light pink bell-shaped flowers and elongate, compressed fruits. Seeds are black, flat. It requires very hot, dry conditions and bright sunlight for growth. Usually cultivated but runs wild as an escape. |
USES:
The seed oil is applied on scalp for better hair growth and for control of hair fall. The oil is used in ayurvedic medicines for massaging in rheumatic problems. Seeds are used for making sweet deserts.
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