Gingelly Oil (జింజెల్లీ ఆయిల్) is rich in nutrition and is common oil in every Telugu house. It is knowns as “Queen of Oils”. The source of this oil is Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum). These seed are cold pressed to preserve maximum nutritional value. Gingelly Oil has always been the base of most of the oil based Ayurvedic medicines. You can discuss the benefits in two different aspects, Benefits as food and External use.

 

Gingelly Oil Benefits As Food

Gingelly Oil is a cooking oil used traditionally in every household. There are different array of oils available in market for cooking. Gingelly Oils is the most used among all these oils.

 

Gingelly Oil And Gastrointestinal Health

Gingelly Oil And Gastrointestinal Health

South Indian cuisines are usually very spicy and a major contributor to most of the Gastrointestinal problems. Health issues include Ulsur, Gastric problems and Colon Cancer. Cooking with Gingelly Oil helps reducing the heat of the spice. And gives a natural protective layer in the intestine and prevent the above said problems. Telugu recipes are one of the most spiciest foods. Using Gingelly Oil in Telugu food can help in reducing the harms of spicy food. Gingelly oil controls Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

USE: Just add 1 or 2 tablespoons of Gingelly oil to your recipe.

 

Gingelly Oil And Cardiac Health

Gingelly Oil And Cardiac Health Gingelly oil has a compound called sesamol. Sesamol is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is extremely good for a healthy heart as it prevents the formation of fatty deposits in the arteries. Gingelly oil contains high magnesium. It is an important mineral for keeping hypertension in control. Gingelly oil reduces LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol and increase the level of HDL cholesterol or good cholesterol.

Use: You can add 2 or 3 tablespoons of Gingelly Oil for cooking any spicy food.

 

 

 

Gingelly Oil Has Anti-Carcinogen

Gingelly Oil Has Anti-Carcinogen Sesamin is an active component of Gingelly Oil which is an effective anti-carcinogen and stops cancer cell growth. It is very effective against colon, prostrate and the ovarian cancer. Magnesium in Gingelly Oil is very effective in decreasing risk of colorectal cancer. Sesamol is an effective antioxidant. Sesamol protects radiation induced cell damage. Gingelly oil is a natural source of Sesamol.

 

Use: Adding few tablespoons of Gingelly Oil in everyday cooking help you achieve these benefits.

 

Gingelly Oil Boosts Bone Health

Gingelly Oil Boosts Bone Health

Gingelly oil contains zinc which is known to promote good bone health and boost bone mineral density. Zinc deficiency leads to osteoporosis or brittle bones in the hip and spine. Gingelly oil contains a good amount of calcium, a mineral which is essential for bone health. 6. Provides relief in rheumatoid arthritis: Copper, present in gingelly oil, helps in the functioning of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant enzyme systems which greatly reduces the pain and discomfort of arthritis.

Use: Adding few tablespoons of Gingelly Oil / Sesame Oil in everyday cooking help you achieve these benefits.

Gingelly Oil For External Use

In South India there are traditional practices involving Gingelly Oil. It is customary and auspicious to have a Gingelly Oil bath for Diwali. It believed to cleans all impurities and infections. In Some parts of South India this has been a regular practice. It is a well known fact that on Saturdays people of South India indulge themselves in a Gingelly Oil / Sesame Oil massage followed by a hot water bath.

 

Gingelly Oil For Hair

Gingelly Oil For Hair Gingelly oil / Sesame Oil has multiple benefits for hair oil. It prevents the premature greying of hair. Gingelly Oil prevents sun and pollution damage of hair. It is best treatment for dandruff and dry scalp. It is an excellent deep conditioner for hair. Gingelly Oil revitalizes stress damages to hair. Gingelly Oils is an excellent Moisturizer and it prevents hair loss by moisturizing the hair roots.

 

Use: Equal amount of both gingelly and almond oil mixed together and applied to the hair and a hot towel treatment afterwards will keep the hair thick and shining with health.

 

Gingelly Oil for skincareExcellent For Skincare

Gingelly oil / Sesame Oil is extremely good as a skincare solution for maintaining healthy skin. It penetrates the inner layers of the skin very easily and provides deep moisturising to the skin. Reduces age or exposure related wrinkles and fine lines. It is an excellent sunburn and UV rays Protection solution. As a massage oil, its benefits are notable. Human skin is constantly exposed to Sun and dust leaving a sediment of toxins on our skin and some of the toxins are oil soluble. Gingelly oil does the good job of attracting and dissolving these oil soluble toxins. And internal toxins released through the skin readily dissolve in the oil and can be washed off.

Use: Apply oil for head and a whole body massage followed by hot water bath. This process helps in relaxing the body and along with cooling the body of excess heat.

 

Excellent for Oral Health

Excellent For Oral Health Traditionally, gingelly oil has long been used for oil pulling. It helps in reducing plaque in teeth and getting rid of bacteria and fungi in the oral cavity. Oil pulling with Gingelly Oil improves teeth and gum health. Most of the ayurvedic Dental care products use Gingelly Oil.

Caution: People who are allergic to sesame seeds or Gingelly Oil.

 

 

Use: Take about 200 ml of gingelly oil in your mouth and start swishing it in your mouth for few minutes and spit.

 

Conclusion:

The benefits of Gingelly Oil are innumerable and proven over time. Gingelly oil gives a great number of benefits starting from cardiac health to oral hygiene. It is an excellent health care product. Switching to Gingelly Oil in our day today life is a very good idea.

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