Sesamum indicum (seed)
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Nomenclature
Sesamum indicum L. Pedaliaceae
Syn. Sesamum orientale L.
Standardized common name (English): sesame
Ayurvedic name(s): tila
Botanical Voucher Specimen
Organoleptic Characteristics
Macroscopic Characteristics
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Microscopic Characteristics
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High Performance Thin Layer Chromatographic Identification
Supplementary Information
Sources
- ↑ United States Dispensatory (1918)
- ↑ Elan M. Sudberg, Alkemist Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com
- ↑ Elan M. Sudberg, Alkemist Laboratories http://www.alkemist.com
