Parkia Seed vs Sesame Herb

West African tree whose fermented seeds are the basis of dawadawa seasoning, used medicinally for inflammation and metabolic conditions.

Ancient oilseed crop used in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and African medicine for nutritive, skin, liver, and anti-aging properties. One of the oldest cultivated plants.

tannins, flavonoids, saponins, amino acids, potassium

sesamin, sesamolin, sesamol, tocopherols

Inflammation and pain in West African folk medicine, Diabetes and blood sugar support, Skin infections topically, Nutritive food medicine

Nutritive food medicine, Skin and hair oil, Liver tonic in Ayurveda, Ancient pan-cultural food medicine

Anti-inflammatory, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant

Nutritive, Anti-aging, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Fermented seeds as daily food seasoning; bark decoction for medicinal use 2 cups daily

2-3 tablespoons seeds or oil daily

None established as food

Sesame allergy (increasing prevalence)

Generally safe as food

Allergic reactions in sensitized individuals