Sesame oil or Til ka Tel also commonly known as the queen of all oils. Ayurveda considers this oil the best for daily household consumption. This is because its unique properties it inhibits. It does various wonders for the hair, skin and overall health of the body. Good for our dental health, great for our skin and hair.
A good massage oil as well.
One of the main advantages of this oil is it helps to maintain blood pressure in the body. This oil is one of the oldest in the Indian Ayurveda and has been used for a long time. Now it is also used in cosmetics and hair care as well.
Healthy heart: This oil contains two components, sesamin, and sesamol. These combined together make up the polyunsaturated fatty acids. This helps to maintain a balance on cholesterol levels. Thus reducing the occurrence of coronary heart diseases and keeping the heart healthy.
Skincare: This oil has great anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, antioxidant properties which is amazing for the skin. It helps to deeply exfoliate and nourish the skin. It treats the damaged skin, prevents pores and acne, moisturizes, act as a natural sunscreen and along with that provides the essential nutrients which is required by the skin.
Anti Cancer: Cold pressed sesame oil contains Phylate, an organic compound which reduces the development of cancer cells. The calcium and unusually high quantity of magnesium in Til ka Tel help to prevent colon cancer.
Hair care: It is also a great oil for hair as well. It has various different benefits such as it reduces the risk of hair fall, eliminates hair lice, nourishes and shines, conditions, softens, treat damaged hair, dandruff and promotes hair growth.
You could use it with: Aloe vera, almond oil, curry leaves, coconut, egg or ginger. Just mix either of these with sesame oil and apply the mixture before shampooing for great results!
Dental health: “Oil pulling” is very common. It basically involves putting the oil in your mouth, nicely rinsing inside and spitting it out. You can use sesame oil once a day to rinse and wash your mouth. This will brighten and make your teeth whiter, prevent plague, cavities, make gums healthier.
Depression and anxiety: Sesame has a certain component present called the tyrosine which is linked to the brain. This helps to uplift your mood with positive vibes making an individual happy. This is very helpful for people who go through anxiety and feel slightly depressed.
Healthy bones: This oil helps to keep the bones healthy. It repairs the weak bones, and also develop the existing ones making it better than before.
Diabetes and Blood Pressure: Sesame oil due to its properties present is shown to be antidiabetic and lowers the glucose as well as the blood pressure.
