Sesame oil is a light and nutritious oil extracted from sesame. It is not the most popular oil of our time, but it was the most coveted oil in ancient India. One of the earliest and most profound Ayurvedic authors, Charaka, mentions Samhita sesame oil as the best oil in his Character. Sesame oil is very well used due to its health benefits.
Background Of Sesame Oil
Sesame oil is one of the oldest extracted oils in human civilization history. People from ancient civilizations from India, China, Egypt and the Middle East discovered that Sesame seeds are very good at producing oil. Sesame seeds have two types, e.g.
The seeds can be obtained from a variety of species of the broad genus Sesamum. Plants of this genus have special abilities. They tolerate drought very well. White sesame seeds are white and creamy. The oil obtained from white sesame has a bright color. Black sesame has a darker color and the resulting oil a dark color. Other colors of sesame are yellow and red.
There are many varieties of processed and adulterated sesame oils on the market. One should be very careful about such oils. A good idea is to use extra virgin or extra virgin sesame oil if you want to use it as massage oil in recipes or as the massage oil.
Health Benefits Of Sesame Oil
We are beginning to see the strong health benefits of sesame oil. Sesame oil helps achieve flawless skin, healthy hair and radiant health from the inside out.
Sesame oil has many strong therapeutic and medicinal properties and the oil contains many antioxidants. The source of these properties can be found in ancient medical texts such as the Character Samhita, Susruta Samhitas and the Boar Papyrus, a famous ancient papyrus scroll from ancient Egyptian civilization. These are just some of the properties that have been evaluated and verified by scientific researchers. Sesame oil can reduce inflammation due to the healthy fatty acids it contains.
Sesame oil can lower the state of depression. Sesame oil alleviates diabetes and lowers blood pressure. It kills many strains of bacteria and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis. It protects the DNA of body cells from damage caused by external factors such as radiation.
Sesame Oil For Skin
Sesame oil is good for the repair and regrowth of skin cells. Sesame oil protects and inhibits the growth of certain cancers, as we have seen recently. Sesame oil is an excellent moisturizer for healing dry skin. It is a natural SPF that is mild. It also has moderate wound healing properties.
The skin is the largest organ in the body and the most prominent means of expelled toxins from the body. On the contrary, we absorb toxins directly from the skin, many of which are trapped in the skin. Apply sesame oil to the skin in large quantities. Gently massage the oil into the skin. Keep it on the skin for 15-30 minutes. Then rinse with water. The idea is to bathe the skin with it. This removes many environmental toxins and internal toxins from the liver and skin, detoxifying the body. Ideal for early morning massages and showers, but can be used at any time.
Sesame oil cannot be compared to sunscreen, but it can be used as a natural sunscreen. Sesame oil is also used in Ayurvedic oil formulations based on oils mixed with herbs. These formulations are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
Sesame oil improves the lipid profile of people who use it. Sesame oil is one of the few massage oils that are known to expel toxins from the body.
One cannot help but think about why the old people worshipped sesame oil because of its healing properties. Sesame oil creates a warming feeling during the massage and relieves constipation.
Sesame oil has emollient properties and moisturizes the skin. It improves the skin structure and makes it smoother. It can also be applied to the facial skin. A small amount of sesame oil reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Sesame oil also brightens sunspots and irregular pigmentation. Due to its antioxidant and sun protection properties, sesame oil offers double protection against UV-B-induced skin damage. This is the effect of a special micronutrient called sesame oil.
Sesame oil is preferable when used to detoxify the body and skin. The massage can also be done with sesame oil. It is less heavy than other massage oils and can be used for massage.
According to Ayurveda, Sesame oil can be used for self-massage in the morning (called abhyanga ). It aims to strengthen the tissues of the body, reduce physical stress, improve the appearance of skin and protect against ageing. Massage improves the circulation of the skin and improves its performance. Sesame is known for its ability to neutralize vata disturbances.
Studies have shown that applying sesame oil to a baby’s skin promotes the baby’s growth. Sesame oil can also be used for infant massages. The predominant oils in infant massage are olive oil and mustard oil. Babies massaged with sesame oil experienced an additional increase in the size, weight and girth of their arms, while the nutrient content in the serum remained the same.
Sesame oil also boosts sleep after the massage. Apart from the skin, sesame oil is a great massage for the scalp. It deeply nourishes the scalp and improves the health of hair follicles.
Sesame Oil For Hair
There are many health benefits of sesame oil for hair. Hair can be damaged by the use of chemical soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hair dyes, high heat rollers and straighteners. Sesame oil can be used as a treatment for damaged hair. It can bring the hair back to its original health to a certain extent.
Sesame oil has a good essential fatty acid profile that promotes the health of hair follicles. Sesame oil helps with psoriasis on the scalp as it eliminates dandruff and dryness. It also fights dandruff.
Sesame oil dissolves many of the oil-soluble vitamins and minerals deposited on the scalp. It can also dissolve many toxins that accumulate on the scalp. This happens when bathing in seawater or in water with TDS (total dissolved solids).
As part of the hot oil treatment, apply warm sesame oil to the scalp. This makes the hair soft and detangles it. Treatment with hot oil should take place after deep conditioning.
Sesame oil is an effective antifungal because it kills fungi and keeps the scalp fungus-free. It is also useful in preventing hair loss that occurs due to fungal infections of the scalp.
Many people notice that their hair turns greenish when they swim in the pool. This can be undone by using sesame oil before swimming. Sesame oil can easily leach chlorine. This is very important in swimming. Application to the outer edge of the ear canal can prevent inflammation of the outer ear in the swimmer’s ear.
Do you have boring and dry hair? Take 4-5 drops of sesame oil in the palm of your hand and let it run through your hair. Massage the ends to get rid of split ends. Use a pointed comb to extract their eggs. Add a few drops of lavender, rosemary or sesame oil and treat the scalp with hot oil.
Health Benefits Of Sesame Oil
Studies have shown that sesame oil helps to inhibit the production of cytokines such as TNF-a and A-2. This can reduce the risk of developing clinical depression and stress. Sesame oil as a massage can help with depression.
One of the best known is the ancient practice of oil pulling. For those of you who do not know, oil-pulling is the act of tearing oil around your mouth. Coconut oil is the most popular but sesame oil can also be used for this purpose. Take a mouthwash with a little sesame oil. Wash the mouthwash in the mouth for about 5 minutes. This kills bad bacteria and oral fungi, such as a type of candida that causes oral thrush, and protects teeth and gums. This practice can also be helpful for gingivitis. Sesame oil can also help improve gut health. It is helpful in treating intestinal constipation, which leads to stool odor and vomiting. Regular consumption of sesame oil in the diet can improve certain inflammatory conditions such as dietary channel, IBS, IBD, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Sesame oil also reduces the risk of heart disease. The presence of healthy fatty acids in sesame oil lowers LDL cholesterol and keeps HDL cholesterol low. The concentration of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) increases when the body becomes healthier. Sesame oil has been shown to have a blood sugar-lowering effect in some people because it is included in their diet.
Use Sesame Oil Safely
Sesame oil is safe in moderate doses. If you have a recipe that includes roasted sesame oil, you should replace it and use walnut oil or perilla oil instead. Cooked sesame oils should be avoided. When used for toasting, it has a rich flavor and is a great addition to any recipe.
Sesame oil doesn’t irritate the skin or does not make the skin sensitive to light, even if you wear it in the sun. It is also generally safe to massage. Sesame oil is generally safe when the dosage is limited, and toxicity is rarely a problem.
Sesame oil should not be used by people prone to chronic diarrhoea. People with an allergy to sesame seeds should also avoid this oil.
Nutritional Profile Of Sesame Oil
| Nutrient | % | Property |
|---|---|---|
| Palmitic Acid | 7 – 12 % | Saturated fat |
| Stearic Acid | 3.5 – 6 % | Saturated fat |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.5 % | MUFA |
| Oleic Acid | 35 % | MUFA |
| Linoleic Acid | 35 – 50 % | PUFA |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid | 1 % | PUFA |
| Arachidic Acid | traces | PUFA |
| Eicosenoic Acid | 1 % | PUFA |
| Behenic | traces | PUFA |
| Erucic | traces | PUFA |
| Sesamol | traces | Antidepressant |
| Sesamolin | traces | Improves lipid profile |
| Sesamin | traces | Anti-cancer |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | Vitamin and antioxidant |
| Vitamin K | 13.6 μg | Vitamin |