Sesame oil is called the nector of gods in Greek Mythology. Image an oil being compared to ambrosia of almighties and the health benefits it carries.
Sesame oil is the main base products in most of the Ayurvedic treatments that has to do with oil. Sesame seeds are packed with many nutrients and a symbol of prosperity and health in ancient folklore of India. Its greatest benefit is in balancing Vata of body. It has a warming property, which is why Ayurveda prefers it as base oil as it heats up the skin and make it to absorb the applied Ayurvedic extract.
Cold Pressed Sesame Oil is known to enter the skin deeply carrying its nourishing and soothing properties. It is very extensively used in Skin and Hair therapies as it is rich source of vitamin E, an antioxidant and other nutrients like zinc, copper, magnesium, calcium, iron and Vitamin B-6. All these properties provide nourishment, protection and detoxify damaged skin and hair. The high concentration of omega-6 leads to good moisturizing properties for skin and head scalp.
The extraction process of Cold Pressed Sesame Oil by Sitara Foods is from organically grown Sesame seeds with the help of the traditional Wooden Ghani / Mara method. Cold Pressed Black Sesame Oil is made with this traditional method to ensure that oil is 100% pure and free from any additives, and the consumers can get maximum benefits out of it. As our oils are pure if you are using the oils for cooking purpose, it is better to add a pinch of jaggery to reduce the slight bitterness of the sesame oil.
Not just for cooking,
Cold pressed sesame oil gives better health benefits to the children as well as increase their immunity system and height. It works as a wonderful energy booster for people who lack energy.
One of the best massages oils for new born babies and newly conceived mothers.
Cold Pressed Black Sesame Oil is also used for facial massage & glow therapies. Some suggest that it is also used in weight loss programs especially natural weight reduction treatments.
Cold-Pressed Sesame Oil decreases the level of bad cholesterol in ones body and promotes good heart health for people of all ages. In North India, sesame oil is called the Til Oil / Til ka Tel and in Tamil as Nal Ennai. It is generally also called Gingelly oil. In Andhra Pradesh, you find it extensively getting produced during summer seasons. But this is not for all the above discussed uses. But to make the most delicious and more colorful and flavorful pickle, the king of pickle called Avakaya Pickle (Cut Mango Pickle of Andhra)