Saturday, February 18, 2017

HEALTH SPECIAL...... SESAME STREET

SESAME STREET

Ayurveda adores for its many healing properties. Check them out
INDIA HAS been using til (sesame seed) in various ways for centuries. Ayurveda prescribes til oil for external applications such as wound healing; as part of medication for joint pains; the treatment of piles; as a massage oil; as part of hair oil; as baby massage oil; as oils for enemas and constipation; as part of stress management massages like shirodhara; and for the treatment of bad breath and mouth ulcers.

Seasame seeds come in three varieties: black, brown and white. But the black is best for health purposes, because of its high calcium and antioxidant content.

Here’s are the best ways to use it.
1. It is excellent for bones due to its calcium content. So in cooler weather, roast some til seeds and add to your breakfast cereal; roast and grind the seeds and add to your roti; make a sweet dish with organic
gur (jaggery) and saunf (fennel).
2. If you have dry hair and hair fall, mix a little triphala powder in warm til oil, apply to the scalp and massage gently. Leave on for a few hours, then wash off.
3. A til oil massage works excellently if you have recurrent back pains and muscle pains. And it’s good for the skin too. After the massage, sit out in the winter sun.
4. If you have recurrent piles and constipation, switch to til oil in your cooking. Also, consume aloe vera regularly because it reduces the dryness in the intestines, while til oil provides lubrication and improves bowel movements.
5. A combination of sesame seeds and jaggery is excellent for people who have low vitality and are vata in nature. It is also good for lactating mothers and growing children. This is because it improves the quality of haemoglobin and digestion, prevents respiratory and lung problems (like asthma and allergies), builds immunity and strength, and is rich in minerals.

Shikha Sharma HTBR  12FEB17


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