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Sesame oil is a vegetable oil made from sesame seeds. The oil is one of the first crop-based oils to be discovered. Because of the inefficient manual harvesting process required to extract the oil, global mass modern production is limited. As a cooking oil, oil made from raw seeds, which may or may not be cold-pressed, is used. Toasted seed oil is used for its distinct nutty aroma and flavor, but it is not suitable for frying because it tastes burnt and bitter.

Sesame was first cultivated over 5000 years ago as a drought-tolerant crop capable of growing where other crops failed. Sesame seeds were one of the first crops to be processed for oil and one of the first condiments. During the Indus Valley Civilisation, sesame was the primary oil crop. Around 2500 BCE, it was most likely exported to Mesopotamia.

The color of sesame oil varies greatly: cold-pressed sesame oil is pale yellow, whereas Indian sesame oil (gingelly or til oil) is golden. East Asian sesame oils are typically made from roasted/toasted sesame seeds and are dark brown in color with a distinct flavor.

Sesame oil can be purchased in any of the forms listed above. Cold-pressed sesame oil is sold in Western health food stores. Unroasted (but not necessarily cold-pressed) sesame oil is popular in South India, the Middle East, halal markets, and East Asian countries for cooking. Toasted sesame oil is used to flavor it.

The only essential nutrient found in significant amounts in sesame oil is vitamin K, which provides 17% of the Daily Value per 100 grams (ml) consumed and provides 884 calories (table). In terms of fats, sesame oil is roughly equal in monounsaturated fat (oleic acid, 40% of total) and polyunsaturated fat (linoleic acid, 42% of total), accounting for 80% of total fat content (table). Palmitic acid, a saturated fat, makes up the majority of the remaining oil content (about 9 percent of total, USDA table).

Uses of Sesame Oil

Antibacterial properties

Sesame oil has been used for thousands of years as a healing oil; it is naturally antibacterial and antiviral. It has anti-inflammatory properties as well.

Skin that is parched

Sesame oil moisturizes and lubricates dry skin, even dry and cracked skin. As a result, it is the preferred oil for psoriasis and eczema.

Chlorine

Apply sesame oil to your skin and hair before going swimming to protect it from chlorine damage.

Scabies and ringworm

Ringworm, scabies, and most fungal skin diseases, such as athlete's foot, are all destroyed by sesame oil. Apply liberally to affected areas twice a day until the condition is relieved.

Beauty

Sesame oil moisturizes and softens the skin. Sesame oil aids in the control of eruptions that result in spots and acne, making it an excellent oil for teenagers. It also helps to tighten facial skin, making you look younger for longer! Balm for diapers

Sesame oil, when applied to baby skin, protects against nappy rashes. We used a mixture of sesame oil and witch hazel on Little Miss Green, and she had beautifully soft skin! Hair that is completely dry

Apply a few drops of sesame oil to the ends of your hair to tame frizz and add moisture. If you massage sesame oil into your scalp, it can also help control dandruff.

Digestion

When a few drops of sesame oil are added to food while cooking, it relieves constipation.

Joints and muscles

Sesame oil keeps joints flexible and is an excellent massage oil for sore muscles and the pain of rheumatism or arthritis.

Cholesterol

Sesame oil has been shown to help unclog arteries. Sesame seed oil molecule maintains good cholesterol (HDL) and lowers bad cholesterol (LDL).

Colds and coughs

Swabbing sesame seed oil in the nose can protect against airborne viruses and bacteria, so use it all winter for natural protection against coughs, colds, and flu.