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Ayurveda Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds and Oil

Ayurveda Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds and Oil

Introduction to Sesame Seeds and Oil

Til or sesame seeds are the most common ingredients of food used in the kitchen. Black Sesame Ayurvedic seeds are loaded with many health benefits.

Ayurveda Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds

Til or sesame Ayurveda oil is a flowering plant, it is farmed for its edible oil-rich seeds, which grow in the pods on the sesame indicium plant. Because of its therapeutic actions, til is indicated in many diseases in Ayurveda as a rich source of energy and nutrition seed. Black Sesame Ayurveda seeds are used in many dishes according to season to balance the different doshas and Dhatus. So til is the main ingredient to prepare chikki, laddoo, til peanut jaggery mixture, during Makara Sankranti. During this time season changes happen, so consuming white sesame seeds in the diet builds and maintains body temperature in the winter and maintains immunity, especially during season changes. Sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants, minerals Zinc, Magnesium, copper and calcium, and selenium. Also rich in Vitamin B, and vitamin E.

Sesame seeds are rich in antioxidants, minerals like Zinc, Magnesium, copper and calcium, selenium. Also rich in Vitamin B, vitamin E, Vitamin D2, Omega-3 -3, and omega-6 fatty acids that help to prevent heart diseases and cancer. It is also a rich source of fiber and protein.

Ayurveda Home Remedies of Sesame Seeds and Oil

Sesame Oil Massage:

  • Warm sesame oil slightly.
  • Massage your body with warm sesame oil before taking a bath or shower.
  • Focus on massaging the joints and areas with stiffness or pain.
  • This massage helps improve blood circulation, nourishes the skin, and promotes relaxation.

Sesame Oil for Hair and Scalp:

  • Warm sesame oil slightly.
  • Massage warm sesame oil into your scalp using circular motions.
  • Leave it on for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
  • Sesame oil massage for the scalp helps nourish the hair roots, promote hair growth, and prevent scalp dryness and dandruff.

Sesame Oil for Joint Pain:

  • Warm sesame oil slightly.
  • Massage warm sesame oil onto the affected joints using gentle circular motions.
  • Leave it on for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Sesame oil massage helps alleviate joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation, promoting joint health and mobility.

Ayurveda Herbs of Sesame Seeds and Oil

Sesame Oil Infusions:

  • Sesame oil is commonly used as a base oil for herbal infusions or medicated oils (Taila) in Ayurveda. Herbs are often infused in sesame oil through a process known as "Sneha Kalpana."
  • For example, herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), and Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) are infused in sesame oil to create herbal oils that are applied topically for various purposes such as massage, joint pain relief, hair care, and skincare.

Ayurvedic Medicines for General Wellness and Immunity:

Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds and oil:

For healthy hairs and skin, daily consumption of til seeds are recommended, soad 1/2 to 1 tsp of a sesame seed(white) in water overnight, one can have it early in the morning, daily intake improves skin glow and healthy scalp hairs.

Sesame oil has anti-aging properties, so slows down grey hairs by massage on the scalp, and softens the hairs. Also, Ayurveda sesame oil massage on the skin improves skin glow by good blood circulation and reduces skin wrinkles.

  • Sesame seeds and oil usage lower cholesterol and triglycerides, thus preventing heart diseases.
  • Sesame seeds support bone strength by supplying calcium, zinc, and vitamin D2. Strengthens the bone and supports strong healthy bones, teeth, and hairs.
  • Sesame seeds and oil maintain blood sugar. Sesame seeds and oil are rich in protein, low in carbohydrates, and rich in Amino acids which are healthy fats. Sesame seed oil ayurvedic uses acts as a natural blood sugar regulator by maintaining blood sugar levels.
  • Til is very good for reproductive health. Improve sperm quality in males. Good for regular menstrual cycle in females. Improves the quality of the ovum, and helps to treat PCOD conditions.
  • Intake of sesame seeds and oil during menopause is very important to balance calcium production, thus preventing osteoarthritis problems.
  • Controls blood pressure, and prevents heart diseases due to its antioxidants and healthy fats.
  • Balances hormonal imbalances like thyroid issues, and PCOD.
  • Improves immunity, boosts, and gives energy.
  • Sesame seeds and oil's anti-inflammatory action helps to heal wounds quickly and treat joint inflammation.
  • Boosts immunity due to its antioxidants, fiber, and protein content, helps for healthy growth of the kids with healthy skin, hair, and bones.

Use sesame seeds as sprinkles on salads. Make healthy chikki or laddoo using sesame. Using sesame oil for cooking has many health benefits.


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