Sesame straw
Sesame, also known as sesame and flax (scientific name: Sesamum indicum), is the seed of flax, an annual erect herb with a height of 6-15 cm. It is distributed in tropical regions and some temperate regions all over the world. Sesame is one of the main oil crops in China, which has high application value. Its seed oil content is as high as 55%. Since ancient times, there have been many colorful foods and delicacies made of sesame and sesame oil in China, which have been famous all over the world.
Sesame is called the crown of eight grains. Sesame is an oil-bearing crop. The extracted oil is called sesame oil, linseed oil and sesame oil, which is characterized by mellow smell and can be used both raw and hot.
Chinese scientific name
Sesame
Latin scientific name
Sesame indicum Linn.
Other names
Sesame (a famous doctor's record), Fat Sesame (a herbal extension) and Oil Sesame (food).