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Sesame Oil

The refined fixed oil obtained from the seed of one or more cultivated varieties of Sesamum indicum. It is used as a solvent and oleaginous vehicle for drugs and has been used internally as a laxative and externally as a skin softener. It is used also in the manufacture of margarine, soap, and cosmetics. (Dorland, 28th ed and Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

Year introduced: 1991(1987)1966

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Tree Number(s): D10.212.302.380.775, D10.212.507.775, D10.627.700.865, D20.215.784.750.865, G07.203.300.375.400.725, J02.500.375.400.725

MeSH Unique ID: D012715

Registry Number: 8008-74-0

Entry Terms:

  • Oil, Sesame
  • Oils, Sesame
  • Sesame Oils

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