Sesamum indicum

Sesamum indicum (Pedaliaceae), commonly known as Benne, Niger Seed, Sesame Kali. Also known as gingelly, til, Tila, तीळ. Plant parts used in our range: seed. Available as oil-soluble extract, extract powder, carrier oil, infused oil, herbal powder, water-soluble extract.

Accepted name

Sesamum indicum

Family

Pedaliaceae

Common names

Benne, Niger Seed, Sesame Kali, Til Kala, Kali Til, Black Sesame Seeds, Black, White, Seasame, Safed Sesame

Indian names

gingelly, til, Tila, तीळ, তিল, எள், నువ్వులు, ಎಳ್ಳು

Synonyms

Sesamum occidentale, Sesamum oleiferum

Parts used

Seed

Forms in our range

Oil-soluble extract, Extract powder, Carrier oil, Infused oil, Herbal powder, Water-soluble extract, Extract paste, Glycerin extract, Propylene glycol extract, Essential oil, Botanical exfoliant

Taxonomy source

GBIF 3172622

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.