The discovery of the sesame tree "sesame" goes back to ancient times in the East and in Central Asia... Even then, the seeds were valued so highly that they were called the food of the gods and the elixir of immortality. Today sesame oil is widely used in cooking, cosmetology, pharmacology, perfumery and folk medicine... Let's take a closer look at the beneficial properties and contraindications to the use of sesame oil.

Many years have passed since the time when humanity discovered healing properties sesame, but it is still considered a source of health and longevity. V eastern countries it is added to almost every dish, but it is grown in order to produce sesame oil from sesame seeds, which is in great demand in various industries. Chemical composition oil is saturated with elements necessary for the human body.

Sesame oil- absolutely natural product vegetable origin ... It is saturated with fats and fatty acids (oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, arachidic, etc.), restoring capillaries and improving hemodynamics at the cellular level. 100 g of the product contains daily rate calcium, as well as a lot of iron, magnesium, zinc and phosphorus. It contains a mass of vital important substances and vitamins, including vitamin E, which is added to all expensive products for cell rejuvenation and regeneration.

Sesame oil is a powerful antioxidant that binds free radicals, which gives an excellent effect of restoring all functions in the body - both external and internal. Saturation with phytosterols and phospholipids provides protection against harmful effects the environment and nourishes with useful substances. Minerals are responsible for enhancing metabolic processes and cell regeneration.

Light yellow sesame oil with pleasant aroma walnut

Hair application

For external use, it is recommended to use the composition obtained by cold pressing, the product must be non-deodorized and unrefined. It is ideal for hair prevention and treatment, which fights almost any problem of weakened curls.

• with increased fat content and dandruff as an excellent cleansing, preventing oily seborrhea and removing oily sheen, regulates metabolic processes and has an antibacterial effect;
• when dry, the oil provides intense hydration;
• with split ends and brittleness, regular use of oil is recommended;
• for recovery after frequent staining, perms and other various damages;
• for hair growth and against hair loss: oil activates metabolic processes, strengthening hair follicles;
• for protection from external harmful factors: sunlight, chlorinated water, hair dryer, irons, etc.

The most useful for external use is black sesame oil.

How to apply

Important! Before the procedures, sesame oil should be warmed up in a water bath to room temperature.

• To heal the roots, massage the scalp with warm oil with your fingertips for 5-10 minutes, leave for half an hour, then rinse.
• To treat curls, it is better to use a wooden comb, moisten its ends in oil and comb along the entire length, this should be done several times a day, do not rinse.
• To treat the ends in a similar way, soak the ends in warm oil several times a day.

With regular use, many problems will disappear and you will be proud of the beauty of shiny, silky curls! The product goes well with other components, so many add it to the composition of various masks.

For eyelashes and eyebrows

Eyebrows and eyelashes need to be cared for in the same way as hair. The constant use of decorative cosmetics for the eyes, frequent dyeing, extension and curling of eyelashes lead to disappointing results. Sesame oil is just a godsend for the restoration and regrowth of new cilia instead of "fallen in battle".

Twice a day with a cotton swab or brush, gently apply the oil to your eyelashes, try not to get into your eyes, you can leave it on overnight. It is advisable to temporarily stop using eye makeup. You will notice the result in just two weeks. The effect of thick long eyelashes will bring you back comfort and good mood! It is ideal to combine with other oils: almond, castor, burdock, apricot, etc. In proportions 1: 1, oils are mixed in a separate bottle.

It should be remembered that masks must be regular, one or two procedures will be of no use.

For youthfulness and freshness of the skin of the face

Sesame oil is a versatile product, so it is recommended to use it by any available means:

• apply in pure form instead of a cream (at night) or mixed with your creams in any proportions (selected individually by the method of tests);
• mixing with all face products that you use (milk, lotion, toner, etc.) is recommended;
• with dryness and wrinkles under the eyes, soak several times a day with warm oil;
• combine with other oils for the preparation of creams, masks, etc.

1. First of all, sesame oil is recommended for dryness, roughness and flabbiness of aging facial skin. It nourishes, perfectly moisturizes, softens rough layers and fights flaking. Daily wiping with a cotton pad dipped in warm oil, under make-up and at night, will provide invaluable help to your skin.

2. Sesame oil is ideal for the eye area. These areas have the most sensitive and delicate skin, which requires special care. A similar impregnation of the area around the eyes with a warm agent will help to remove swelling of the eyelids, bags under the eyes, and smooth out " crow's feet". Can be used to remove makeup.

3. Sesame oil remarkably evens out the skin of the face, removes pigmentation and traces of acne.

It is interesting! Magnesium in sesame oil is an anti-stress and tonic element that promotes relaxation of the facial muscles. If you apply the oil at night, then in the morning you will see a fresh and rested face in the mirror.

Sesame oil is an excellent anti-aging agent

Unique properties for body skin

Sesame oil is actively used for massage in spa salons. It is excellent for joint pain and other chronic problems. Oil massage relieves muscle tension, activates vital energy It is an excellent antibacterial and antifungal agent that helps fight the most common skin problems such as psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and others. Oil is a hypoallergenic product, it relieves irritation and inflammation, fights swelling well, but the most valuable thing for which women love it: sesame oil is considered a strong fat burning agent.

It is often used for massages that promote weight loss and eliminate cellulite. It is believed that if you apply oil daily to the stretch marks area, you can completely get rid of them. Practice shows that this is possible, unless we are dealing with a long-standing problem, which is more than a year old. In any case, using body oil alone or diluted with your body milk will give good result: the skin will gain elasticity, smoothen, and a pleasant shade will delight the eye.

How to take for the beauty of teeth

Sesame oil is recommended for effective prevention of various problems of teeth and gums (caries, etc.), as well as a strengthening agent. To do this, it is enough to rinse your mouth with an oily liquid. If you experience a toothache, try rubbing the oil into your gums will help reduce or eliminate pain.

It is interesting! Sesame oil is considered a powerful antioxidant and can be stored for up to nine years.

Treatment and prevention of diseases

Practice has proven that the use of sesame oil for treatment various diseases has a beneficial effect on human body... In the treatises of the famous Avicenna, the healing power of sesame is mentioned. Many years have passed, but sesame-based recipes continue to be successfully used in traditional medicine. The effectiveness of such treatment has been confirmed by practice and optimistic reviews. Let's take a look at the most common use cases.

Benefits for the cardiovascular system

With increased blood clotting internal use contraindicated

Bioactive substances contained in sesame oil have a strengthening effect on the walls of blood vessels, increasing their elasticity and lowering cholesterol. With regular consumption, circulation and blood composition are improved. The oil is just a lifeline for people suffering from anemia and low blood clotting. The miraculous liquid prevents spasms of the cerebral vessels, treats hypertension, helps with heart attacks, strokes, arrhythmias, atherosclerosis, etc. For prevention purposes, it is enough to take 1 tsp. a day, for the purpose of treatment 3 tsp. daily.

Useful properties for constipation, gastritis, stomach ulcers

Sesame oil has a mild laxative effect, it helps with constipation, cleansing and moisturizing the intestines. It helps with all sorts of colitis, gastritis, treats ulcers and a lot of ailments gastrointestinal tract... Saturation with phospholipids and phytosterols leads to stimulation of the processes of the biliary tract, normalizing the liver. Also, the remedy is recommended for the treatment of dyskinesia, with hepatitis of various nature and as an anthelmintic. It is an indispensable aid in the treatment of the urinary tract.

For the nervous system

The scents of bergamot, orange, pine or lemon balm oils also help to lift your mood.

Sesame oil activates the brain and eliminates neurological disorders. It is an excellent anti-stress agent and is often used as a mood-normalizing antidepressant. Practice shows that the use of oil improves memory and improves concentration. With regular use of sesame oil, you do not have to worry that you will be prone to apathy and depressive conditions, you can completely get rid of insomnia and fatigue.

With articular diseases

It can be added that it is widely used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system: with various kinds of arthritis, rheumatic problems, joint inflammation. As in previous cases, malso, rich in calcium and other minerals, is taken internally.

For women during pregnancy and breastfeeding

During pregnancy female body especially in need of an enhanced vitamin complex and sufficient consumption of bioactive substances for the mother and the unborn baby to have enough. Sesame oil fully compensates for this deficiency, giving mommy energy and helping the child to develop. In the postpartum period, it will support the weakened body of the mother, restoring the required amount of bioactive elements in a short time.

It should be remembered that a pregnant woman should consult a doctor about whether it is worth using oil while in a position, especially inside

Sesame has the ability to improve milk composition and enhance lactation. During menstruation and menopause, it will help eliminate discomfort and pain. This elixir of health perfectly strengthens the child's immune system, providing all the necessary microelements to the child's body.

Important! Regular use sesame oil prevents the development of oncology, it perfectly removes toxins, radionuclides, toxins and salts of heavy metals.

Contraindications and potential harm

A contraindication for external use of the oil is a possible individual intolerance to the product. It is necessary to consult a doctor in the presence of chronic diseases, hemophilia, thrombophlebitis and allergic reaction per product. To be on the safe side, do a test, apply a few drops of the product to the back of your wrist and leave it on for a couple of hours. If itching, redness and other unpleasant manifestations do not appear, you can safely try all the advantages of this unique remedy.

Storage

When choosing sesame oil, be guided by the annotation. No storage required special conditions, it is advisable to keep the temperature from +10 to +25 degrees. Try to use the opened package within six months.

Various fatty acid- the main thing that requires analysis in any fat. In the reference infographic below, we've compiled the basics of important nutrients per 100 grams of food:

The most useful is light sesame oil, which is cold pressed from raw seeds. It is distinguished by its bright taste and pleasant aroma.

The dark analogue is obtained from fried raw materials, the main application is exotic cooking.

Harmful excess of omega-6

A bit of history. Since the 80s of the last century, scientists have argued that for active longevity, we need to strictly cut animal fats, including replacing them with vegetable ones. From the modification of the diet, they expected a victory over the rapidly aging vascular atherosclerosis.

What actually happened? By limiting animal fats, we have taken an avid interest in oils from a variety of seeds and plants. Along with the increase in their consumption, too much omega-6 fatty acids appeared in our diets.

Why is it harmful? Excess omega-6 fatty acids support systemic tissue inflammation. And this is one of the leading causes of premature aging and destructive age-related pathologies (heart attack, stroke, oncology and senile dementia).

For almost half a century, few people have made an amendment to the most important facts:

• Not every vegetable oil
  safe in terms of the composition of essential fatty acids.

Harmonious ratio of omega-3 to omega-6
should not exceed 1: 4.

In our current diet, this ratio reaches 1:20, or even more!

You can protect yourself from excess omega-6 if:

1. Cut back on foods where these fatty acids are plentiful.
2. Increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

Now let's evaluate sesame oil and its use internally:

• It does not contain a lot of omega-3 (unlike its counterpart from flax seeds), but a lot of omega-6 - up to 47%. However, according to the latest scientific data healthy diet should build on natural vegetable fats, in which omega-6 is not more than 30%.
• The perceived presence of beneficial oleic acid (omega-9) and small amounts of phytoestrogens cannot be considered a sufficient benefit. Moreover, when there is a very popular olive oil... It contains up to 80% oleic acid, but there are no high concentrations of potentially dangerous omegas.

From here we immediately get several important answers to classic questions.

Is sesame oil good for you on a daily basis?

And is it profitable to completely replace the sunflower seeds we are used to? There is no magical benefit in such a replacement. Both products are oversaturated with potentially harmful omega-6s. By the way, this also applies to other popular relatives (corn, walnut, grape seeds).

Of the common alternatives, olive oil is the most harmonious. extra oil virgin. It should be used instead of sunflower seeds in dishes without heat treatment. Some exotic options are also suitable: peach seed, almond and peanut.

Is it useful in children's nutrition?

Let's remember what components modern artificial feeding formulas are enriched with.

Taurine, trace minerals and omega-3. Those very useful essential fatty acids, which are so scarce in our diet. They reduce systemic inflammation and are actively involved in promoting the health of virtually all organs and systems.

But first of all - the brain and nervous system. Timely speech and communication, mastering a colossal amount of knowledge and skills in the first three years of life, strong immunity and clear bowel function. This is what worries parents.

One of the main nutritional factors for the successful development of a child is a scientifically proven balance of omega-3 and omega-6. It is not a sin to repeat that acceptable vegetable oils should contain no more than 30% omega-6 fatty acids. Alas, this does not apply to the discussed fat. And that means we're not getting any of the tremendous benefits of sesame oil in children's nutrition.

Is it possible during pregnancy?

Some modern research has linked speech and developmental delays in preschoolers with omega-3 deficiencies in the mother's diet during gestation and breastfeeding.

Are we expecting a baby and looking for an effective replacement for sunflower oil? The best choice- add cold-pressed olive oil from Spanish or Greek raw materials to salads and cooled dishes and add a teaspoon of high-quality fish oil to the menu.

It is also important that sesame seeds contain a lot of oxalates, which pass into oil and create additional stress on the kidneys. This is especially true in the 3rd trimester and with chronic diseases urinary tract - cystitis, pyelonephritis, urolithiasis.

The calcium myth

Remains in the cake. Doesn't go over. Absent. Choose any word you like. They all answer the question about the "high calcium content" of sesame oil. Only sesame and sesame paste contain a lot of calcium.

We do not undertake to guess for what amazing reason this myth wanders according to the information on the bottles with the product. Consider this "alarm bell" when evaluating the manufacturer, who writes something fabulous on the label - "Only 1 tablespoon covers the daily requirement for calcium", "Useful for fractures, pregnant women, children, postmenopausal women", etc.

Sesame oil in Ayurveda

In the east, sesame is called sesame, and sesame oil is called sesame. It is still widely used today in India, Japan and China. Among Ayurvedic recipes, we constantly find tips on how to drink sesame oil to treat the digestive system, to relieve coughs in lung diseases and to stabilize the balance in sex hormones.

This knowledge conflicts with conclusions modern science about the lack of special benefit in daily use sesame oil. Who to believe and what logic to rely on is everyone's personal choice.

Oral administration for constipation

Out of curiosity, we will analyze the most popular advice to drink sesame oil on an empty stomach - as a way to say goodbye to constipation and improve the gastrointestinal tract.

The substitution of concepts comes to the fore. Any fatty product taken on an empty stomach, especially with a glass of acidified water at a contrasting temperature, activates the outflow of bile. This, in turn, enhances peristalsis and triggers a regular cleansing process. Sesame oil has no particular benefit in this mediocre physiological response to fasting fat and fluid intake.

Massage for lung pathology

According to oriental doctors, oil massage is useful for lung diseases:

• We rub the patient's chest with heated oil, put it on warmly and put him in a drainage position for 5-15 minutes. After coughing, you can once again do a light massage with the remainder of the product, wrap and put the person to sleep - with a high headboard.

It is difficult to argue that it works more actively in the described scheme, but it greatly facilitates the discharge of sputum.

Beneficial use in cosmetology

The indisputable advantage of the hero of our article is the ability to protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation thanks to sesamol. It is used in the production of natural cosmetics as part of sunscreens. A recipe for sun protection available to everyone is to apply sesame oil to the skin of the body while sunbathing.

Basic actions on the skin

It is in cosmetology that sesame oil maximizes its best sides:

• Nourishes, softens and moisturizes;
• Penetrates deeply, but does not clog pores;
• Helps in cell regeneration;
• Stimulates the cleansing processes;
• Normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands.

All components work for the skin - vitamin E, fatty acids, lignans.

Face recipes

At home, for all products, we take light sesame oil, obtained by cold pressing.

• Cleansing oily skin: 2 tbsp. tablespoons of turmeric and sesame oil, grind into a homogeneous gruel. We use it as a cleansing gel - on the face, neck, décolleté, shoulders and upper back, where inflammation of the sebaceous glands often develops. Massage, let dry for up to 10 minutes, remove warm water, rinse cool.
• Cellulite stages 1 and 2: actively massage the legs and the area of ​​uneven skin on the thighs and buttocks with a dry massage brush. We direct the movements along the return flow of the lymph: from the bottom to the top, from the periphery to the center. At the end of the massage, apply sesame oil heated in a water bath. We repeat 2 p / day in the morning and at night up to 4 weeks continuously.
• Dry skin nutrition: mix butter and cocoa powder in equal proportions. Apply as a face mask for 15-20 minutes up to 4 r / week.
• Maximum nutrition for aging skin: combine 3 oils in equal proportions - sesame, almond, avocado. Apply as a mask in the evenings, applying to face and décolleté for 30 minutes. We do not rinse, but only blot before bed. In the same composition, you can replace additional ingredients by attracting other oils (rosehip, cocoa, olive). We carry out a course of at least 1 month, the frequency of oil procedures is up to 5 per week.
• Removing daily makeup. Wipe excess fat with a cotton swab dipped in warm water, rinse your face with cool water and gently blot your skin with a soft towel.
• Night nourishment for all skin types: apply on the face along the massage lines, covering the area under the eyes. We hold it without getting wet for 30 minutes. If the skin feels too oily, gently blot and go to bed.
• Refreshing mask for normal skin: mix dry powdered ginger (1 teaspoon), powdered sugar (1 teaspoon) and sesame oil (1 tablespoon). Apply the mixture to your face for 15-20 minutes. Remove with warm water, rinse with cool water.

Hair recipes

• Mask for dry and colored hair: with gentle pressure, massage the skin along the parting, distribute it from roots to ends, wrap it in cellophane under a warm hat. Keep for 2 hours, rinse with water and shampoo. We make a mask 2 times a week for a month. The beneficial effect is especially noticeable on dull damaged hair.
• Universal hair mask: the principle of wrapping is described above. We use sesame oil as a base and enrich it with other ideal ingredients for silky and shiny hair: olive, burdock and corn oil for general health improvement, castor oil for dandruff problems.

Contraindications for use

1. Individual intolerance to sesame components.
2. Allergy sufferers should always perform a daily test before external use.
3. A high content of oxalates is a direct contraindication for people with kidney disease, in conditions of limited drinking and high physical exertion.

Critically dangerous combination- oxalates and oxalic acid. Never season sesame oil salads with green vegetables, with an abundance leafy greenery, beets and citrus fruits.

It is worth remembering that a low oxalate diet is often indicated for some common conditions:

• Delay in speech and mental development in childhood;
• Second and third trimesters of pregnancy;
• Postponed kidney surgery;
• Elderly people over 60;
• When using certain medications (groprinosine, aspirin).

In the video below you will learn the simple and effective recipes How to use sesame oil for skin care - with severe dryness, after 40 years and during pregnancy from stretch marks:

If you want to pamper yourself with a protein salad with a bright sesame flavor, then take a look at the recipe from the video below. Diet squid in doubt healthy sauce from mayonnaise, ketchup and sesame oil can be used on holidays.

In our opinion, if we are not going to run cross-country on our 100th anniversary, then 20% of the diet can be safely devoted to indulging in gourmet searches - without regard to the ideal usefulness.

We will be glad if the information presented has clarified for you the main questions, what are the benefits and harms of sesame oil, how to take it most effectively and what method for beauty and health to try in the near future.

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Today's talk about the beneficial properties of sesame oil and contraindications for its use in traditional medicine and cooking.

Sesame (sesame) oil and this plant itself originally appeared in the East. India and Africa compete for the right to be called his homeland, but now sesame is supplied not only from there, but also from: China, Korea, the Transcaucasian regions.

Ayurveda considers this product to be the most the best oil... And by the way, the most ancient, which people have only learned to produce.

However, it is Indian variety the plant remains the most popular due to its highest percentage of oil content.

As the basis for the oil, raw materials are used in a mixture of four colors: yellow, red, brown, black.

The degree of maturity and aroma of the seed is determined with a change in tone from light to dark. In addition to making oil, sesame seeds can also be roasted and added to food. Their shelf life is only 1 year, after which they deteriorate and acquire a rancid taste. Sesame products keep their freshness up to 2 years. And the oil even longer.

Sesame oil composition

It is better not to subject it to heat treatment and not add to hot dishes - the largest number nutrients it is able to maintain only as long as its temperature does not exceed 25 degrees.

The existing refined sesame oil does not justify itself at all, why pay big money for tasteless and practically useless oil, although it can be replaced with other, much cheaper plant analogues.

Sesame seeds contain great amount nutrients and vitamins. Since ancient times, they have been used as a condiment, a baking addition, or an ingredient for making butter.

Fresh or roasted sesame seeds are used for cold pressing. In the first case, the oil is lighter and with a less pronounced aroma than in the second version.

Roasted seeds give the mass a dark color, and its smell is slightly bitter. Oil, like sesame, is used as a culinary additive or in traditional medicine recipes.

Beneficial features

The healing properties of sesame oil have been discovered since the days of the pharaohs. Even then, it was used in medicine, cosmetology and even perfumery. Some recipes have survived to this day, and are widely used by nutritionists, doctors, cosmetologists and representatives of alternative medicine.

Sesame oil has a beneficial effect on the skin, nails, hair, internal systems of the body and its condition in general. The oil can be used both for medicinal purposes and as a prophylactic agent.

The benefits of sesame oil for the human body:

• due to the content of lignans, the oil participates in the process of preventing oncological diseases(in the presence of tumors, the rehabilitation process is facilitated);
• regulation of lipid metabolism in the body (property is used when getting rid of excess weight);
• normalizes the functioning of the internal systems of the body;
• treatment of inflammatory processes (external and internal);
• strengthening the immune system (,);
• normalization of gastric acidity;
• lowering the level of bad cholesterol;
• stabilization of digestion and metabolism;
• strengthening of bone tissue;
• normalization of lung performance and respiratory system generally;
• improving brain performance;
• normalization of work of cardio-vascular system;
• stabilization of the blood circulation process;
• acceleration of the process of withdrawal of bile:
• helps to cope with severe pain during menstruation;
• helps to eliminate the risk of overeating (oil saturates the body and prevents rapid appearance feelings of hunger);
• normalization of hormonal levels;
• slows down the aging process;
• beneficial effect on the central nervous system.

Nutritional value and calorie content

Sesame oil contains not only calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and iron, but also some amino acids that are vital for the body, but cannot be produced on their own.

These substances include stearic, palmitic, oleic, linoleic and other acids. This oil is considered to be an effective natural antioxidant.

Sesame oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, beneficial macronutrients and vitamins different groups. Distinctive property the presence of lignans is considered.

Thanks to these components, after heat treatment, the seeds do not lose their useful properties and retain their composition almost unchanged.

Sesame oil is enough high-calorie ingredients... 100 g contains almost 899 Kcal. It is not used in such quantity. To facilitate the process of counting calories, you can focus on the fact that there will be about 5 g (or 45 Kcal) in a teaspoon of the substance, and 16 g (or 152 Kcal) in a tablespoon.

Energy value of sesame oil (per 100 g):

• carbohydrates - 0.1 g;
• fats - 99.9 g;
• proteins - 0 g

Nutritional value of sesame oil:

• saturated fatty acids - 14.2 g;
• polyunsaturated fatty acids - 42.5 g

Are there any harm and contraindications?

Sesame oil, like any other ingredient, should be consumed as directed. Excessive introduction of it into the diet or application externally can harm the body.

For example, sesame oil has a mild laxative effect and negative consequence diarrhea may become. Too frequent use of masks and ointments based on it leads to skin irritation or an allergic reaction.

Sesame oil should not be taken by any means if the following factors are present:

• thrombophlebitis;
• varicose veins (read the article on how to treat varicose veins in the legs);
• an increased level of blood clotting;
• individual intolerance to sesame seeds.

Sesame oil should not be consumed at the same time as aspirin. It is not recommended to introduce it into the diet if food products with a high content of oxalic acid were consumed. This factor is primarily due to the increased level of calcium in the oil.

The compatibility of these substances may lead to a violation genitourinary system... In addition, sesame oil should never be heated or boiled over a fire. After such a procedure, it will not only lose its beneficial properties, but also become dangerous to the body.

Application methods

The daily intake of sesame oil should not exceed one tablespoon. Otherwise, the expected effect will not occur, and a side effect will become a negative factor.

Sesame oil should be used in courses. It is not suitable for daily use due to the high concentration of the components.

Before using any technique, it is important to conduct a sensitivity test. A drop of oil is rubbed into the wrist area. If redness does not occur, then you can proceed with the procedure.

In folk medicine

• from or gastritis(three times a day, the oil is taken orally by 1/3 tablespoon, the procedure must be carried out strictly before meals);
• at(not a large number of oils should be rubbed into the temple area with massage movements no more than three times a day);
• for diseases of the oral cavity(the oil should be held in the mouth for several minutes, the procedure should be carried out three times a day until the symptoms of the existing disease completely disappear);
• at(a small amount of oil slightly warmed in a water bath should be rubbed into the area chest or take no more than three times a day, 1/3 tablespoon to speed up the separation of sputum).

In cosmetology

• use as a face cream(sesame oil should be used to treat the areas around the eyes, the skin of the face or problem areas, the substance has a healing and rejuvenating effect, it is recommended to use it once a day in the morning or before bedtime);
• addition to ready-made creams(a small amount of sesame oil can be added to a ready-made cream, selected according to skin type, thanks to additional ingredient the effect of the cream will intensify);
• for hair(pure oil is rubbed into the hair, and then washed off with a regular shampoo, the procedure can be carried out several times a week, due to which the hair will become more shiny, healthy, stop falling out and split);
• for nails(cuticles and nails are daily lubricated with sesame oil, the effect of application will be to strengthen the nail plate and improve appearance skin on the fingers);
• for massage(by doing a massage with sesame oil, you can achieve not only healing of the skin, but also get rid of problems such as stretch marks, cellulite or small scars).

Slimming

• sesame oil on an empty stomach(a tablespoon of oil should be washed down with a glass of water, there will be a feeling of satiety, and useful components substances will help remove excess fluid from the body);
• massage of problem areas(oil can be mixed with other components, massage problem areas with the mixture daily).

Sesame oil in any recipe is used according to certain rules... You cannot add it to hot dishes (soups or main courses). Otherwise, the taste of the food may be spoiled, and the oil will not benefit the body.

Losing weight using only sesame oil will not work. In this case, you need to follow a certain diet and play sports.

If you had to go through stress or you feel excessive irritability, then you need to rub a small amount of the substance into the area of ​​the temples. The body will get a burst of energy and return to its usual tone.

We also invite you to watch a useful video on the topic of the article:

Summary articles

Sesame or sesame oil has been known to mankind since the times of Ancient Egypt. At that time, it was used for healing, and today, after numerous studies have shed light on previously unknown properties, the product is used not only in national health improvement, but also in cooking and cosmetology. What are the benefits of sesame oil?

What is rich in sesame oil

If you look into the composition of sesame oil, you can find the following elements:

• • Vitamins- among them there are E, D, A, B1, B2, C, as well as B3;
    
  • large group minerals- phosphorus, manganese, calcium, silicon, zinc, potassium, copper, magnesium, nickel, iron;
    
  • antioxidants, among which sesamol and squalene that reduce the level of bad cholesterol;
    
  • lignans- unique substances that suppress the activity of cancer cells;
    fatty acid: Omega-3, Omega-6 and Omega-9 - control the "bad"
  • cholesterol, thin the blood, improve memory and attention, fight inflammation and prolong youth;
    
  • phytosterols- elements that support immunity, improve skin condition and normalize the functions of the endocrine system;
    
  • phospholipids(in particular, lecithin) and sitosterol- substances responsible for the activity of the brain and liver, restoring the nervous and vascular systems.

Summarizing the above, we can conclude that sesame oil has a beneficial effect on a variety of organs and systems of the body. In particular, it increases resistance to disease, strengthens the heart, cleanses blood vessels and improves blood quality.

Supports liver and gallbladder function, reduces stress levels, relieves insomnia and helps to cope with high mental stress.

The product is especially beneficial for pregnant and lactating women (although you should still consult a doctor), diabetics (mainly due to the high content choline), those who are experiencing acute calcium deficiency or suffering from memory impairment.

How to make butter at home

Not all housewives know that scented sesame oil can be made independently, however, provided that high-quality sesame seeds are selected. Sesame is heated in a dry hot frying pan for 3-4 minutes, and then poured vegetable oil odorless, so that it completely hides the grains.

The composition languishes on minimum heat for about an hour, from time to time it must be stirred. The finished sesame oil exudes a rich aroma, it is thoroughly filtered before use.

You can do a little differently - after light frying (with constant stirring to avoid burning), grind the sesame seeds with a blender while still warm. Then it must be returned to the pan again, this time with oil, and kept on moderate heat for 6-7 minutes. The resulting mixture is placed in a glass bottle and kept in a dark place for 24 hours.

On a note: Both homemade and commercial sesame oil should be kept cool and away from the light source. The shelf life of the opened product is about six months, the sealed sesame oil can retain useful properties up to 7-8 years.

How to use sesame oil in cooking

Sesame oil happens refined and not refined... The latter is made from roasted sesame seeds, which gives the product a pronounced aroma, rich, slightly sweetish taste with nutty notes and dark brown color.

For cooking fried dishes this variety is not used, it is added to ready-made meals directly when serving.

The refined oil is made from raw sesame seeds and has a pale yellow color. In smell and taste, it is somewhat inferior, but for dressing salads, cereals, pasta and all kinds of snacks are quite suitable (it is undesirable to season hot food, when heated above 25 degrees, most of the nutrients are lost).

Sesame oil is often used for marinating meat and vegetables, making savory sauces and even some sweet dishes - mainly from the menu Indian food... Here are some recipes with his participation.

Marinade for meat

Sesame oil - 60 milliliters;
garlic - 3 cloves;
onion- 200 grams;
Bay leaf- 2 pieces;
chili pepper - 100 grams;
granulated sugar - 30 grams;
cloves - 2 buds;
vinegar- 60 milliliters;
ground cinnamon- 1 teaspoon;
rosemary, thyme and salt - added to taste.

Peel and finely chop the onion. Put in a pot, toss hot pepper cut into strips and stripped of seeds, and crushed garlic cloves. Sprinkle the mixture with sugar and cinnamon, add oil and vinegar. Add a couple of lavrushka leaves, adjust the salt and spice content to your liking.

The duration of marinating meat is 5-6 hours, it should spend this entire period in the refrigerator.

Sauce for fish and meat salads

Grated ginger - a full tablespoon
sugar - 1 teaspoon;
sesame oil - 35 milliliters;
sesame seeds- 2 teaspoons;
apple cider vinegar - 30 milliliters;
black pepper - on the tip of a knife.

The preparation is very simple - combine all the ingredients, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and whisk thoroughly.

Oriental sauce

Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon spoon;
sesame oil - half a teaspoon;
fresh cilantro - 2 cups;
soy sauce- 15-20 milliliters;
water - 60 milliliters;
red pepper flakes - one pinch;
olive or sunflower oil- 35 milliliters.

Rinse and pat dry the cilantro leaves. Place in a blender bowl, add all other ingredients and mash until smooth. The sauce goes especially harmoniously with shrimp.

Salad dressing

White sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons;
sesame oil - 70 milliliters;
coconut milk - 5-6 tablespoons. spoons;
finely grated orange peel- a small handful;
freshly squeezed lemon juice - 20-30 milliliters;
salt - added to taste;
maple syrup- 2.5-3 table. spoons.

Stir in the fragrant zest and sesame seeds. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, top with coconut milk and fresh citrus. Add maple syrup and a few tablespoons of sesame oil.

Stir everything vigorously with a whisk, adjust the amount of salt if necessary. The dressing is ideal for salads based on vegetables, fruits and seafood.

The role of oil in people's health

Like other species useful oils, in particular, sesame is consumed in its pure form on an empty stomach (but not more than 1 tablespoon per intake): in this way, you can prevent many diseases, improve the functioning of the digestive tract, level blood pressure, strengthen bones and teeth, maintain body tone and youthful skin.

When used as a rinse aid, the oil reduces tooth enamel sensitivity, heals inflammation of the gums , strengthens them and helps to fight fungus in the mouth ... It can also shoot otitis , if you instill two to three drops in a sore ear once a day, and relieve the condition when laryngitis if you lubricate your throat periodically.

External application of oil (rubbing, lotions, compresses) results in the removal of inflammation, which is especially valuable in the treatment of mastitis. and rheumatoid arthritis.

Sesame oil for respiratory ailments

For a quick cure of cough, bronchitis and asthma, evening rubbing with warm sesame oil is practiced: it is heated in a water bath and distributed in the chest area. If the cough is wet, you should intensively, until redness, rub the chest and back with a mixture of oil and ordinary table salt.

With a runny nose and sinusitis, the product will become worthy replacement pharmacy drops and sprays - it is enough to instill a couple of drops in each nostril.

Treatment of cutaneous dermatitis

Combining sesame oil with aloe and grape juice (proportions - 2: 1: 1, respectively), you get an excellent regenerating agent for atopic skin: just apply it to the affected areas several times a day. In parallel, it is worth taking the oil orally, twice or three times a day on the eve of a meal.

The proposed scheme of action is effective against eczema and psoriasis, and it accelerates the healing of burns, cuts and abrasions.

Getting rid of insomnia

If you suffer from sleep disturbances, try rubbing slightly warmed sesame oil into your feet and toes every night. It is also useful for them to lubricate the temples, which contributes to the early relaxation and release of nervous tension.

The use of sesame oil in cosmetology

Sesame oil perfectly cleanses, nourishes and moisturizes the skin, increases firmness and elasticity, eliminates early wrinkles, protects cells from negative impact ultraviolet rays and dramatically changing temperatures.

Despite the fact that the product itself is quite oily, it can (and even should!) Be used in the care of skin with excessive oiliness and acne: the oil remarkably removes dirt from clogged pores, but only if it is applied to carefully washed face.

The product is very useful to mix in everyday cosmetical tools- face and hand creams and body lotions. Sesame oil is brilliant in eliminating stretch marks and cellulite, especially when combined with an energetic massage of problem areas.

Another type of massage helps to strengthen the hair: if you rub warm oil into the scalp, the hair will become much stronger and stronger, dandruff will disappear, and a healthy shine will appear.

Sesame oil for stretch marks

By connecting 30-40 mil. With 2 drops of lavender ester, the same amount of neroli oil and a drop of orange oil, you get the perfect remedy for a morning or evening massage after showering. In order to enhance the effect, you can wrap yourself in plastic wrap and insulate problem areas for 30-40 minutes.

Essential oils can be alternated - in the fight against stretch marks, rosehip, verbena, thyme, mint and clove esters are also good.

Crow's feet mask

Combine sesame oil with sour cream ( milk product should be of a high degree of fat), the optimal ratio is two to one. Spread the mixture around the eyes and leave for twenty minutes. Use a moisturizing eye cream after rinsing.

Toning face mask

Heat the sesame oil until slightly warm - you only need one tablespoon. Pour in a teaspoon of ground and the same icing sugar, stir until the ingredients are completely dissolved. Apply the mass to previously cleansed skin in several layers, leave for a quarter of an hour.

Night lifting mask

You will need to combine a teaspoon of sesame oil, half a teaspoon of ground, as well as oily vitamins A, C and E (one capsule each). Rub the mixture in with massaging movements (remember to thoroughly cleanse your face the day before). The mask produces a tightening effect, relieves clogged pores, suppresses inflammation and fights rashes.

Moisturizing body mask

You will need to take slightly warmed sesame oil (50 ml), gruel from finely grated cucumber (3 tablespoons), coconut oil (1 tablespoon) and 10 drops of any essential oil of your choice (for example, grapefruit or rosemary). Mix everything well, apply to the skin and rest for about half an hour. Remove residues with warm running water.

Oil bath recipes for nails

Half a glass of warm sesame oil + 5 drops of iodine tincture + 10 drops of liquid vitamin A. Session duration - 20 minutes, repeat on a weekly basis.

50 ml sesame oil + 50 ml apple cider vinegar. Immerse your fingertips for ten minutes, after which time, do not rinse, but simply wipe off with a napkin.

Tables. a spoonful of sesame oil (dissolve in warm water) + 2 tablespoons. tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. The procedure lasts about 20 minutes, the nails are not only strengthened, but also whitened.

The harm of sesame oil

Remember that sesame oil has high calorie content- about 900 Kcal per 100 grams of product. It should be strictly dosed: for adults, it is optimal to take 3 teaspoons a day, adolescents are prescribed only one small spoon, 6-10-year-old children should be limited to half a teaspoon, and babies from 1 to 3 years old should not be given more than 5 drops.

Important: A clear symptom of an overdose or individual intolerance is the appearance of skin rashes.

Refuse to use sesame oil will have to those who suffer from varicose veins, chronic ailments of the urinary tract(cystitis, urolithiasis, pyelonephritis), people with allergic to and predisposition to education blood clots.

Sesame oil should not be taken at the same time aspirin and preparations based on it, as well as with foods containing a large amount oxalic acid(tomatoes, spinach, cucumbers).

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