Cold Pressed Gingelly/Sesame Oil (Edible) (Marachekku)

Sesame seeds that have been in cultivation for thousands of years are perhaps the oldest oil rich seeds. Known as the ‘queen of oil seeds’, strongly endorsed by Ayurveda and other traditional forms of medicine for stimulating body heat, energy and for skin, hair benefits, these tiny seeds are a must-have in every Indian household. Gingelly oil is deemed as one of the healthiest oils, loaded with essential nutrients.

• Rich in Vitamin E, improves skin elasticity and gives supple skin.
• Unsaturated fats, especially polyunsaturated fatty acids, may significantly reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
• Sesame oil as edible oil lowers blood pressure, decreases lipid peroxidation, and increases antioxidant status in hypertensive patients..
• A massage with gingelly oil every week increases elasticity, reduces oxidative stress, clears dark spots, slows down ageing by making skin soft and supple.
• Traditional medicine recommends applying gingelly oil on fungal infections for instant relief and to safeguard the skin from harmful UV rays.