Sesame is a flowering plant, also called Benne, and it grows naturally in Africa and in India. It’s cultivated for its edible seeds, with Sudan, Myanmar, and India being the largest producers. It’s also one of the oldest oilseed crops known, already domesticated more than 3,000 years ago.
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Sesame oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from Sesame seeds. It’s widely used as a cooking oil and a flavor enhancer. The taste is sweet with a slightly astringent after taste.
In Ayurveda Medicine, Sesame oil is one of the most important base oils (carrier oil) used for massage. In fact, it’s considered the classical “King of Oils” for an Abhyanga Oil Massage. When Sesame oil is mixed with herbs, it acquires their properties without losing its own qualities.
Sesame oil is believed to alleviate an excess of both Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha, and it only slightly increases Pitta Dosha. The warming nature of Sesame promotes better digestion and excretion, while lubricating the intestines.
It also helps to contain body heat, clears Life Force Energy Channels, reinforces blood and blood circulation, calms down stress and anxiety, strengthens the immune system, alleviates muscle pains, promotes a healthier skin and better hair growth, and strengthens bones, muscles, and willpower, among having a range of other health benefits.
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