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Properties:
Internal and external use latin- Sesamum orientale;
The oil of the sesame seed has numerous health benefits, and has been used for thousands of years across many cultures. Like other prized remedies it was also found in the Egyptian Pharoah Tutenkhamen’s tomb. It is highly nutritious, rich in vitamins A, B and E as well as the minerals iron, calcium, magnesium, copper, silicic acid and phosphorus.
It contains linoleic acid and alpha linoleic acid as well as lecithin, and this may go some way to explaining its benefit to the brain and nervous system.
Internal use: many enjoy the oil of sesame seed as a nutritional supplement, as well as in foods and recipies for the maintaining of a balanced healthy body mind and spirit.
Among its traditional uses some include; reduction of stress and tension, (which can ease pain, spasm, sciatica, colic, backache, and joint pain), nourishing the nervous system, nervous imbalances, fatigue, insomnia, increase strength and energy. Also it is known for providing increased infection resistance, increased energy as well as its antioxidant properties which are know for slowing the aging process and increasing longevity. This is one of the most popular oils in the history of the pursuit of beauty and health care, and has also been used for lowering harmful cholesterol levels, and also as a potent anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer nutrient.
External use: It is the favorite oil for its chemical structure gives it a unique ability to penetrate the skin easily, nourishing and detoxifying even the deepest tissue layers. Used regularly, sesame oil is said by many to reduce stress and tension, nourish the nervous system and is revered for its ability in preventing nervous disorders, relieving fatigue and insomnia, and promoting strength and vitality. It is used to warm and stimulate the skin and underlying tissue, therefore it can be thought of as detoxifying. Those patients who use sesame oil daily have reported feeling stronger, more resilient to stress, with increased energy and better resistance to infection. Its rejuvenating properties certainly do revitalize those feeling tired and run down, while its warming effects enhance the circulation.
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