Til Tail improves the quality of skin and hair, and enhances overall strength. If you wish to do a massage with some oil, sesame oil is highly recommended. It is used as the base for most of the herbal oils. It calms Vata and Kapha, slightly increases Pitta, and also acts as an excellent laxative. Sesame oil is a natural skin moisturizer and softener, safe for massage of babies and children. It helps to strengthen bones, muscles, and joints. Sesame oil is commonly used for massage, Shirodhara, and other therapies to calm the mind, induce relaxation, improve sleep, and relieve headaches.
Various Uses:
- Used in Ayurveda for food preparation, massage, and oil pulling.
- Used as a base for many medicated oils in Panchakarma treatments such as Basti.
- Sesame paste is used internally and externally for wound application.
- Sesame oil–based preparations are used for nasal instillation and as ear drops.
Benefits of Sesame Oil Head Massage:
- Prevents headache, baldness, premature graying, and hair fall.
- Strengthens the head and forehead.
- Makes hair black, long, and deep-rooted.
- Improves sense organ function.
- Brightens facial skin.
- Induces sound sleep and happiness.
Side Effects: Excess consumption of sesame oil may cause hiccups (Hikka) and respiratory issues with difficulty in breathing (Shwasa). (Reference: Charaka Chikitsa Sthana, 17th chapter)
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