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SESAME OIL : The wood Pressed Sesame oil is natural healing oil which is used for treating skin. This oil is anti-bacterial and anti-viral. It is multi-purpose and contains substances that are thought to prevent high blood pressure. Sesame seeds may be tiny, but they have huge health benefits. They were worth their weight in gold during the Middle Ages, and for many good reasons. Making of Wood Pressed Sesame Oil: Fresh Sesame Seeds are Cleaned and then Sun dried. This drying process, however, seems to be important to the resulting taste and quality of the oil. This dried Sesame Seeds is then placed into a Woodpress (Marachekku ) and pressed with Palm Jaggery ( In tamil it is called Panai Karuppatti ) . This pressing yields oil with proteins. These Oil are allowed to “Settle” in settling tanks for 4 days. Oil is filtered & Packed , No Refinement Process & No Preservatives added. 20 Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds 1. Full of Great Protein Sesame seeds are full of high quality protein making up 20 percent of the seed with 4.7 grams of protein per ounce. 2. Helps Prevent Diabetes Sesame seeds contain magnesium and other nutrients. Sesame oil has been shown to prevent diabetes, and it can also improve plasma glucose in hypersensitive diabetics. 3. Reduces Blood Pressure The same study above reveals how sesame oil lowers blood pressure in diabetics. Sesame seeds are full of magnesium – a key nutrient known to help lower blood pressure. 4. Lowers Cholesterol Sesame helps lower cholesterol levels, because it contains phytosterols that block cholesterol production. Black sesame seeds are especially high in phytosterols. 5. Good for Digestion The high fiber content of sesame seeds helps the intestines with elimination. 6. For Healthy Skin The high zinc content helps produce collagen, giving skin more elasticity and helping repair damaged body tissues. Regular use of sesame oil can reduce skin cancer. Learn more about Sesame Benefits For Your Skin. 7. Boosts Heart Health Sesame seed oil can help heart health by preventing atherosclerotic lesions with the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound known as sesamol. 8. Prevents Cancer Sesame seeds contain anti-cancer compounds including phytic acid, magnesium and phytosterols. Sesame seeds have the highest phytosterol content of all seeds and nuts. 9. Helps Lessen Anxiety Sesame seeds contain the stress-relieving minerals magnesium and calcium. Sesame also contains the calming vitamins thiamin and tryptophan that help produce serotonin, which reduces pain, assists moods and helps you sleep deeply. 10. Alleviates Anemia Black sesame seeds are particularly rich in iron, so they’re highly recommended for those with anemia and weakness. 11. Protects from Radiation Damage to DNA Sesamol in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has been shown to protect against DNA damage caused by radiation. 12. Relieves Arthritis The high copper content in sesame seeds prevents and relieves arthritis, and strengthens bones, joints and blood vessels. 13. Protects Your Liver from Alcohol Sesame helps protect you from alcohol’s impact on your liver, helping you maintain healthy liver function. 14. Prevents Wrinkles Sesame seed oil prevents harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun from damaging your skin, thus preventing the appearance of wrinkles and pigmentation. 15. Encourages Bone Health and Prevents Osteoporosis A handful of sesame seeds contains more calcium than a glass of milk. Also the high zinc content of sesame boosts bone mineral density. 16. Help Your Baby’s Health A sesame oil massage improves growth and improves sleep. Rashes on a baby’s skin — especially where the diaper is — can be protected with sesame seed oil by rubbing it in. As a bonus, sesame also helps reverse dry skin. 17. Good for Eye Health: In traditional Chinese medicine there is a relationship between the liver and eyes. The liver sends blood to the eyes to support functioning. Black sesame seeds are the best for this. 18. Good for Oral Health: Oil pulling, has been used for oral health for thousands of years in Ayurveda to reduce dental plaque, whiten your teeth and boost overall health. Learn How To Do Oil Pulling. 19. Good for Respiratory Health: The magnesium in sesame seeds helps prevent respiratory disorders by preventing airway spasm and asthma. 20. Hair Benefits: Sesame seed oil is full of nutrients which are needed for a healthy scalp and hair. See how to use sesame oil in the hair here. Sesame seeds deserve to be highly honored as an affordable food that deeply nourishes the body on many levels. With sesame’s many health benefits I consider it a PowerFood along with green tea, lemons, garlic, honey and turmeric
