Extra Virgin Sesame Oil 200ml
(Wood Cold Pressed)

Description

WHAT IS WOOD COLD PRESSED OIL?

Traditional “chekku” consist of a fixed stone bottom and the pestle is made up of a special wood called “vagai”. In traditional wood chekku, the seeds are crushed with a wooden pestle. This technique is called cold pressing the oil out of the seed which does not involve the generation of heat.

Hence, room temperature is maintained and it can be achieved only if traditional wooden churner is used and extracted by a slow mechanical process. Since the oil is not heated, it retains all the natural micronutrients, vitamins, flavor, color and texture.

SOME MAJOR FACTS ON SESAME SEED OIL

Sesame Oil, also known as Gingelly oil is derived from sesame seeds and has been used across the states of South India for many decades as cooking oil. Whereas in Middle Eastern, African, and Southeast Asian cuisines Sesame seed oil is mostly used as a flavour enhancer. Naturally, pure sesame oil has a potent bitter taste. Thus during the our TRADITIONAL and NATURAL extraction process, we use a small but precise quantity of Palm Jaggery (Panamkarupatti in Tamil) to overcome the bitterness and make it more palatable. Used as a cooking medium or flavour enhancer, this oil comes with a variety of health benefits.

Extra Virgin Sesame Seed Oil Benefits:

1. Improves cholesterol levels :
   Sesame seed oil prevents atherosclerotic lesions and hence, is beneficial for the heart health. Also presence of healthy fatty acids in Extra Virgin Sesame Oil can reduce LDL cholesterol while keeping HDL cholesterol up at healthy level. As good cholesterol (HDL cholesterol) increases, thus reduce the risk of heart disease.
2. Oil pulling with sesame oil :
   The ancient practice of oil pulling with Sesame Oil kills bad bacteria in the mouth, candida (a fungi species) that cause oral thrush, protects teeth and gums. Regular oil pulling also helpful against gingivitis.
3. Sesame oil for face care :
   Due to its emollient properties consist of a special micronutrient called sesamol Extra Virgin Sesame Oil improves the skin texture, by making it softer, smoother and moisturizes the skin. The application is quite simple, where it should be applied directly to the facial skin.
4. Anti-cancer properties :
   A lignin called sesamin is responsible for the anti-cancer effect of sesame seed oil.
5. As massage oil :
   Although slightly heavier than other massage oils, Extra Virgin Sesame Seed Oil still can be used for a massage mainly for detoxifying the body through the skin. Sesame oil massage detoxifies the body by help removing numerous environmental toxins and internal toxins.
6. Sesame oil improves hair appearance :
   Extra Virgin Sesame Oil makes a great massage for scalp. Sesame oil deep conditions the scalp and improves the health of hair follicles. It also help to get rid of head lice, prevents graying of hair in early age apart from promote hair growth.
7. Promotes intestinal health :
   Regular consumption of Extra Virgin Sesame Seed Oil helps to improve intestinal health. It may also improve certain inflammatory conditions of the alimentary canal and also helpful in treating intestinal obstruction.
8. Magnesium and diabetes :
   Extra Virgin Sesame Seed Oil has magnesium which helps regulate blood sugar to reduce the risk of insulin resistance. It is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Use sesame oil for cooking and enjoy its benefits.