A LITERATURE REVIEW OF KRISHNA TILL (SESAMUM INDICUM L.) AN IMPORTANT RASAYAN DRAVYA IN AYURVEDA

Abstract

Sesamum indicum L., often known as sesame or tila, is an ancient oilseed that is utilized in Ayurvedic medicine, food, and rituals. The black type is called Krishna Tila.  According to traditional literature, Krishna Tila is a rasāyana (rejuvenative) with qualities that enhance vitality, foster longevity, and encourage nourishing dhātus.  Numerous traditional claims, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective effects, can be plausibly explained by the rich profile of fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, and lignans (e.g., sesamin, sesamolin, and sesamol) that have been discovered by contemporary phytochemical, pharmacological, and clinical research. This review bridges the gap between traditional knowledge and contemporary research by synthesizing Ayurvedic textual claims, pharmacognostic features, phytochemistry, biological activity, safety data, and clinical evidence. Recent clinical investigations and thorough current reviews are important sources of evidence.