SESAME OIL / GINGELLY OIL :

QUICK OVERVIEW

Organic, Unrefined, Unfiltered, Unprocessed, Wooden Cold Pressed, Chekku Oil

Cold pressed sesame oil is extracted from dry sesame seeds by cold-pressing method. Cold pressing is a mechanical process of extracting oil from oil seeds at room temperature in a traditional way without adding any chemicals, preservatives and any external heat.

Cold pressed sesame oil is unbleached, unrefined and cold-pressed which has a fresh aroma of sesame. For cooking and dietary purpose, cold-pressed sesame oil is one of the healthiest cooking oil with numerous health benefits.

Chekku Gingelly oil is natural healing oil which is used for treating skin. This oil is anti-bacterial and anti-viral. It is multi-purpose and contains substances that are thought to prevent high blood pressure. Research in Japan has shown that a diet rich in sesamin, a natural phytoestrogen found in sesame oil, reduces the risk of renal hypertension and cardiac disease.

Mara Chekku Gingelly oil is also rich in oleic acid, the major constituent of olive oil. Sesame oil is an aid to digestion, stimulate blood circulation benefits the nervous system and has natural antioxidants present in it. Sesame oil makes ideal massage oil because of its excellent emollient properties.

Vernacular Names/Meaning

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Cold pressed sesame oil is extracted from dry sesame seeds by cold-pressing method. We add palm jaggery in order to reduce bitterness of the sesame oil purposely during extraction of sesame oil from sesame seeds.

Gingelly oil, often referred as QUEEN OF OILS is extracted through the traditional cold-press method using "WOODEN CHEKKU (VATS)". This process retains healthy antioxidants that are otherwise damaged when exposed to high pressure extraction (aka extrusion) generally used in the process of refined oils. The sesame seeds are extracted with jaggery to enhance the goodness.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Sesame oil is rich in vitamins such as vitamin E and vitamin K (source: USDA), zinc & copper. Tamil tradition advocates regular use of sesame oil & sesame balls made of jaggery for teenage girls to strengthen the uterus and as an iron supplement. It is widely used in South Indian cuisine for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

With a significant percentage of copper in sesame oil, your body is sure to get the right amount of blood flowing to the organs and tissues, ensuring a healthier lifestyle.

In some countries, sesame oil is used for its medicinal values.

HAIR CARE

The bioactive components of sesame oil helps retain the natural hair color and minimize hair loss.

The anti-bacterial properties of gingelly oil helps eliminate the pathogens or foreign bodies that can attack your scalp or hair.

SKIN CARE

Gingelly oil is rich in zinc an important mineral for your skin health.

Increase skin elasticity, smoothness and reduce oxidative stress, thereby helping reduce the appearance of age spots.

HEART CARE

Sesame oil is able to lower bad cholesterol levels, as it contains a wide range of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including sesamol and sesamin.

These fatty acids keep the cardiovascular system strong and the LDL cholesterol levels low, thereby preventing atherosclerosis.

This means that you are better protected from heart attack and stroke if you add sesame oil to your diet.

BONE HEALTH

· Copper and calcium present in sesame seeds increase the rate of bone growth and development.

· Provides pain relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis and various age-related weaknesses in the bones.

ORAL HEALTH

A contemporary practice of oil-pulling is known to provide several dental and skin related benefits. Oil pulling involves taking a half-mouth full of gingelly oil and then swishing it around for about 5-10 minutes, before spitting it out.

The powerful anti-bacterial effect of this oil is the main reason for this boost in dental health.

MAINTAIN A HEALTH CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

Because of the presence of healthy fatty acids, cold pressed sesame oil can reduce LDL cholesterol all the while keeping HDL cholesterol up. Since concentration of HDL cholesterol ( AKA good cholesterol ) increases, the body becomes healthier. Sesame oil can thus reduce the risk of heart disease.

ANTI-CANCER

Cold Pressed Sesame oil has been identified as anti-cancer to specific cancers like Colon Cancer, Brain cancer, Ovarian cancer, Lung cancer, Prostate Cancer, Renal cancer, Melanoma, Leukemia. The anti-cancer effect of sesame oil is due to a lignin called sesamin. It possesses cytotoxic effect against cancer cells, effectively blocking their proliferation.

ANTI- DIABETES

Orgnaic Sesame oil shows blood glucose lowering effects in people when sesame is the oil they take in diet. This is of great significance.

COLD PRESSED SESAME OIL IN DIET

One can cook with cold pressed sesame oil. It has got a nice, sweet taste and mild aroma. One can also use toasted sesame oil, which has a richer flavor and great for additive in recipes. Cooking with sesame oil is generally avoided. If you have a recipe which calls for toasted sesame oil.

These are just handful benefits of Using Cold press sesame or gingelly oil. The fast and easiest way to get cold pressed Sesame oil is through online store. You can always select the quantity of oil as per your requirements.

Amazing Benefits:

· Recommended Oil for Cooking & Daily Usage.

· Oral Care: Boosts Dental health, Hair Care: Minimize Hair Loss.

· Skin Care: Rich in Zinc Smoothens Your Skin.

· Helps to Improve Growth of Bones & Boosts Circulation & Metabolism.

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Sesame seeds may be tiny, but they have huge health benefits. They were worth their weight in gold during the Middle Ages, and for many good reasons.