Nature’s Wonder – Sesame Seeds and Its Benefits

“Sarvesham taila jaathanaam tila taila prasasyathe Balarthe snehane” – The ancient science of Ayurveda mentions Sesame Oil or “Tila Taila” as the king of all oils, for strengthening and nourishing the skin.

Ayurveda suggests the intake of Sesame Seeds or sweets made of Sesame Seeds during the winter months. Sesame Seeds have the ability to absorb negativity and improve the Sattva – purity, goodness, and harmony. The purest cold-pressed oil of Black Sesame is also known as the fountain of youth that helps in balancing out seasonal discomforts that impact on the overall health, hair and skin. When used regularly, Sesame Oil ensures a youthful, luminous complexion and beautifully nourished hair. Read more to unravel why we call Sesame as nature’s wonder.

How do Sesame Seeds benefit the body?

The Ayurvedic text “Astang Sangraha” describes Sesame Oil as:

“Abhyangamaachareth nityam sa jarasramavataha

Drishtiprasadha pushtyayu: swapnasutvakthvadhadharyakrith

Sirasravana padheshu tam viseshene sheelayeth.”

(A.H. Su2/9,10)

The verse above translates to:

“External application of the Sesame Oil is to be done daily as it helps to reduce all signs of ageing, fatigue, and dryness of the skin. The massage also enhances clarity of vision, nourishes the whole body and lends longevity…”

• Sesame is one of the oldest oilseed crop known to mankind. In the ancient texts of Ayurveda, it is mentioned that “the Black Sesame Seeds or Black Til are of the highest quality and efficacy, while white and red seeds are of medium quality.”
• Sesame Oil is extremely nourishing and healing. It contains powerful antioxidants including Vitamin E, B, Calcium and Magnesium.
• A blessing in disguise is this oil’s natural property to protect the skin against pollution and revitalize damaged hair from deep within. An abundance of all benefits in one, surely this multipurpose oil should find its way to your beauty cabinet.

How to choose the best Sesame Oil?

To begin, you must choose the purest Sesame Oil for your skin, hair and even cooking! The key to this lies in the fragrance of the oil. You need pure, unroasted, cold-pressed Sesame Oil that has a mild and pleasant fragrance as opposed to a strong odour from roasted sesame. When it comes to the texture, the lighter the oil, the better is the quality. Once you have identified the ideal Sesame Oil, massage a small amount to gently soften your skin. Warm it slightly for your scalp to lock in all the moisture and to keep your scalp deeply hydrated whilst stimulating hair growth at the same time. Wrapping a hot towel around the head will nourish your scalp and give your hair a soft and glossy finish.

How to use Sesame Oil in daily routine?

The revered Ayurvedic doctor, Sushruta enlisted the Ayurvedic properties of Sesame as Twachya, Balya, Keshya, to demonstrate the various ways in which this oil can be used.

Twachya

Sesame Oil improves the skin’s complexion. It enhances your natural complexion, evens the skin tone and improves clarity of your skin. To include an indulgent massage with Sesame Oil in your skincare rituals, choose from our selection of Body Massage Oils. Each of them have a rich base of pure Cow’s Ghee and cold-pressed Black Sesame Oil along with fragrant, floral essential oils that clarify, firm and tone the skin.

Balya

This refers to the quality which is associated with the strength and vigor of the body. Black Sesame Oil is known to be the safest massage oil for babies, for this quality.  It helps in strengthening the bones, muscles and joints as well as maintaining the beautiful complexion of the new born. Forest Essentials Dashpushpadi Baby Body Massage Serum contains this nutritious oil as a base. What makes this product even more coveted is the fact that it is Made Safe certified, which means its free from toxins, carcinogens and any kind of chemicals that may be harmful. Cold-pressed virgin Sesame Oil is also excellent for your body. Regular massages with this oil removes toxins, increases blood circulation and promotes vitality and energy most required in our lifestyle today.

Keshya

This quality is associated with improving the hair’s shine and growth. Our Ayurvedic Head Massage Oils Bhringraj and Japapatti are prepared with cold-pressed Black Sesame Oil. With regular use, you will notice hair that is more voluminous, silken soft, and strong enough to improve hair fall.

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