|Articles|August 19, 2020

Sesame oil in pharmaceuticals

Fun Fact! In the U.S., sesame oil is used as a medical carrier for injected drugs or intravenous drip solutions. This oil is extracted from high-quality seed and is more refined than oil intended for human consumption in food.

In the U.S., sesame oil is used as a medical carrier for injected drugs or intravenous drip solutions. This oil is extracted from high-quality seed and is more refined than oil intended for human consumption in food.


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