Benefits of Using Anjali Sesame Oil
Diabetes
A study published in 2011 in the Clinical Journal of Nutrition showed that sesame oil enhanced the efficiency in type 2 diabetic patients.
Skin Care
Antioxidant – It has the ability to fight damage by free radicals, or unstable molecules that can harm the cellular structure of your skin.
Antimicrobial – It can kill harmful microorganisms or stop their growth.
Anti-inflammatory – It can reduce inflammation and swelling.
Sesame oil also has a moderately low rating on the comedogenic scale.
Sesame oil may reduce oxidative stress, which can lead to cell or tissue damage.
Sesame oil is helpful for healing second-degree burn wounds.
Sesame oil, combined with massage, significantly reduces pain associated with limb trauma among emergency room patients.
Sesame oil may help filter out ultraviolet (UV) rays, but not to the extent that products designed for this purpose can.
Hair and scalp nourishment
The same nutrients and properties that make sesame oil beneficial for your skin also apply to your hair. Try massaging a small amount of sesame oil into your scalp and hair, concentrating on the ends if they’re dry. Leave the oil on your hair or scalp for at least an hour, then rinse.
Oral Health
Sesame oil’s antibacterial qualities make it an effective mouth rinse. Using oil as a mouthwash is an Ayurvedic technique known as oil pulling.
Infant massage
A study published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research in 2000 showed that massaging infants with sesame oil improved their growth and post-massage sleep.
Constipation relief
Anecdotal evidence indicates that diluted sesame oil may help relieve minor constipation. To use, mix one to two tablespoons of sesame oil with water, and drink twice a day.
Nose
A common home remedy for children who are often exposed to the common cold virus is a drop of sesame oil swabbed in each nostril. It is believed to repel airborne bacteria and viruses.Ayurvedic practitioners also recommend sniffing up drops of sesame oil to heal persistent sinus infections.
Cancer prevention
Sesame seeds contain “phytate”, which is a powerful antioxidants and strongest natural anti-cancer substances, which also help to slow down the growth of various cancer cells.