Black Sesame Oil

Storage: Store below 30ºC. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight or heat.

The oil is cold pressed from Black Sesame seeds grown in Mexico, without the use of any artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Black Sesame oil has been used specifically for topical applications by Ayurvedic practitioners for centuries. Topical applications have a profound effect on reducing the excess Vata doshic imbalances that commonly occur due to the high pace and stresses of our modern society.

An Ayurvedic oil massage is said to strengthen and balance the whole body. The calming effects can help restore the balance that is so easily upset by poor dietary and lifestyle habits associated with modern living.

Black sesame oil massage exerts a profound calming effect on stressed individuals. The use of black sesame as both a body and head massage oil is frequently recommended when managing stress-related conditions associated with living in an industrialised society. General well-being can be positively influenced through regular sesame oil massage. Fukuda Y, et al. Agric. Biol. Chem. 1985; 49: 301-306.

Has an excellent fatty acid profile; high in the monounsaturated oleic acid (45%) and polyunsaturated linoleic acid (42%) whilst being low in saturated fats like stearic (4%) and palmitic acid (5%). Sesame oil is also ideal for use in cooking and salads.