SESAME STREET
Ayurveda
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INDIA HAS been using til
(sesame seed) in various ways for centuries. Ayurveda prescribes til oil for
external applications such as wound healing; as part of medication for joint
pains; the treatment of piles; as a massage oil; as part of hair oil; as baby
massage oil; as oils for enemas and constipation; as part of stress management
massages like shirodhara; and for the treatment of bad breath and mouth ulcers.
Seasame seeds come in
three varieties: black, brown and white. But the black is best for health
purposes, because of its high calcium and antioxidant content.
Here’s are the best ways
to use it.
1. It is excellent for
bones due to its calcium content. So in cooler weather, roast some til seeds
and add to your breakfast cereal; roast and grind the seeds and add to your
roti; make a sweet dish with organic
gur (jaggery) and saunf
(fennel).
2. If you have dry hair
and hair fall, mix a little triphala powder in warm til oil, apply to the scalp
and massage gently. Leave on for a few hours, then wash off.
3. A til oil massage
works excellently if you have recurrent back pains and muscle pains. And it’s
good for the skin too. After the massage, sit out in the winter sun.
4. If you have recurrent
piles and constipation, switch to til oil in your cooking. Also, consume aloe
vera regularly because it reduces the dryness in the intestines, while til oil
provides lubrication and improves bowel movements.
5. A combination of
sesame seeds and jaggery is excellent for people who have low vitality and are
vata in nature. It is also good for lactating mothers and growing children.
This is because it improves the quality of haemoglobin and digestion, prevents
respiratory and lung problems (like asthma and allergies), builds immunity and
strength, and is rich in minerals.
Shikha Sharma HTBR 12FEB17
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