Gingelly oil is also called Sesame oil or Til oil. Ayurvedic medicine has also recognized the health benefits of gingelly oil. It is used for cooking purposes and it is also used to cure various health disorders. It can be applied externally on skin and hair.
Gingelly oil has a sweet and nutty aroma. It has several properties like tranquilizing, soothing and screening properties. It is used to cure various health disorders which are discussed in this article.
Gingelly Oil Benefits
The following are some of the health benefits of gingelly oil:
- Blood Pressure — Gingelly oil helps lower the blood pressure. Thus, it is effective for people having high blood pressure.
- Lowers Cholesterol — Gingelly seeds or sesame seeds are rich in sesamolin and sesamin, which are the 2 kinds of lignans (fibers). These fibers help lower the cholesterol.
- Weight Loss — There is reduction in body weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) when normal oil is substituted with gingelly oil.
- Antioxidants Source — Gingelly oil contains antioxidants and the sesamin content in the oil enhances supply of vitamin E. It also protects liver from the damage by antioxidants.
- Enhances Skin Health — Gingelly oil is used in massage which helps protect the skin from cracking and drying. Warm gingelly oil should be used for massage to promote the health of the skin. Its massage also helps protect various skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and blemishes.
- Tooth Problems — Gingelly oil also help protect various tooth and gum problems.
- Stress — The body massage from gingelly oil alleviates tension and stress.
Gingelly oil also helps protect the body from nervous disorders. It also reduces the problem of mental fatigue and insomnia. Gingelly oil also helps improve vision. The above are a few health benefits of gingelly oil.
