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Sesame Oil Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Sesame Oil: Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl
Recipes with Sesame Oil: Cold Sesame Cucumber & Tofu Noodle Bowl
Can't shake the winter chill? Massage sesame oil into your skin and let your body bask in the warm, nutty aroma of this ancient secret. Sesame oil is highly touted in the Ayurvedic world for its healing benefits. A symbol of strength and vigor, sesame oil nourishes the skin as it calms your nerves. Its luscious and unctuous nature both fortifies immunity and aids in detoxification.

Sesame Oil for Massage
Does your skin appear lifeless and dull in autumn? Colder weather forces your blood to withdraw from the surface of the skin, drying it out. Sesame oil is the perfect remedy to restore your skin's natural luster and youthful sheen. Make this superb skin tonic an essential part of your daily beauty and skin/hair care routine. For best results warm the oil and massage it into your skin. When performing a self-massage, use long strokes on your limbs and circular motions on your joints. Your self massage will not only nurture your body and mind, you will also experience benefits such as:

  • Improved circulation, increased blood flow
  • Lymphatic stimulation which aids detoxification
  • Reduced pain and stiffness of muscles
  • Calm mind and nervous system, reduced mental stress
  • Comfort and relaxation
  • Improved sleep patterns
  • Enhanced self image and a feeling of well-being
  • Improved body awareness
  • Decreased effects of aging, soft and lustrous skin
  • improve collagen production and elasticity
  • Coating your skin with sesame oil locks in body heat.
  • Provides a natural barrier against drying weather elements.
  • Massage directly stimulates and cleanses internal organs

Luxurious Hair
Sesame oil encourages thick, luxurious hair growth. As the richness of sesame oil nourishes your skin and hair follicles, its warming nature improves circulation to the very root of the hair shaft. Massage this extraordinary liquid into your scalp for a deep conditioning treatment that also reduces split ends.

Sesame oil is a multi-faceted and exceptionally healing oil. The deep nourishment that sesame oil offers penetrates even to the bone. Ayurveda knows sesame oil as a bone, teeth, hair and nail tonic.

Oral Care - Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is an ancient method of swishing oil between the teeth that is gaining modern popularity. As a detoxicant and anti-bacterial, sesame oil pulling greatly enhances dental hygiene. Oil pulling is a simple, affordable way to help aid your body's natural detoxification processes. You will notice whiter teeth, reduced plaque and tartar, healthier gums, a smoother singing voice, and a cleaner tongue. Your dentist will notice! Here's how:

Place 1 tablespoon of unrefined and cold-pressed sesame oil into your mouth and swish for up to 15-20 minutes. If you simply cannot tolerate the taste of the oil, try adding a pinch of salt. When the sesame oil turns white you're done. To avoid clogging the plumbing, spit the oil into the garbage, not the sink. Please, never swallow! Don't fancy swishing oil? Chew one tablespoon of sesame seeds in the morning to keep your pearly whites clean. You can also sniff a couple of drops of sesame oil into your nostrils, and massage gently. You will find that your usual nasal dryness will not be as noticeable.

Digestive Health
If you are feeling a little sluggish or irregular in the digestion department, consider adding sesame oil to your diet. Its nourishing properties will feed your digestive system and colon. It has also been shown to relieve constipation and generally improve your digestive power. For some of our cells that require fat to thrive, sesame oil can provide the essential nourishment that you need.

Antiviral & Antibacterial
Ancient practitioners of Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine believe that sesame oil holds great significance for its immune building properties and ability to treat associated ailments and common skin pathogens. Western science knows it as an antiviral and antibacterial.

Sesame Facts
Sesame oil was the oldest oilseed crop known to man, domesticated well over 5000 years ago. Sesame has one of the highest oil concentrations of any seed, exceeding 50 percent compared to soybean's 20 percent. It is also one of the most stable vegetable oils. Natural anti-oxidants give sesame oil a long shelf life.

About Sesame Oil

Sesame oil is derived from nutty sweet sesame seeds. As the seed matures, it bursts out of its pod. Think back to the children's story about "open sesame," a secret password in the medieval Arabic adventure tale Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. As the magic words revealed a cave full of treasures, the bursting sesame pod reveals all the goodness of a nutritional treasure. Sesame oil is one of the most widely used base oils in Ayurvedic medicine, however if you have excess heat in your body, Ayurveda recommends that you limit and / or moderate your intake and use of sesame oil.

Buying & Preparation

Generally, it's best to purchase in small quantities if you don't anticipate using the oil quickly, although sesame oil is stable due to its high antioxidant values and doesn't turn rancid very quickly. Favor cold-pressed, unrefined, untoasted sesame oil for your skin and hair. Toasted sesame oil provides a much richer, nuttier flavor, for cooking but isn't necessarily the best choice for skin, hair and dental use. As with other oils, store your sesame oil in a cool, dark place in an airtight container.

Sesame comes in several forms:

Cooking Sesame Oil

This rich oil pairs delightfully with a myriad of different flavors. Darker sesame oil prepared from toasted sesame seeds has a stronger flavor and should be used in smaller quantities. Light sesame oil from untoasted sesame seeds has a delicious nutty flavor and will fill your kitchen with homey and appetizing aromas. Sesame oil has a robust and earthy sensuality to it. The intoxicating aroma of a simple mixture of ginger and sesame gently sauteing is enough to get your mouth watering. Pair sesame oil with chicken, veggies, humus, dipping sauces, salad dressings, rice - oh the list goes on!

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Is Sesame Oil Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.
SERVING SIZE: 1 tsp
SPECIES: Sesamum indicum
FAMILY: Pedaliaceae

Metabolic Nature of Sesame Oil

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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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OILY

ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Tissue (dhatu):
Muscle

MUSCLE

Muscle tissue (Mamsa Dhatu) includes muscles and ligaments.

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Fat

MILD FAT

Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).

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Affinity:
Skin Care

SKIN-CARE

Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).

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Family: Pedaliaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Sesame Oil
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Emollient

EMOLLIENT

Soothes & softens the skin. Often a topical demulcent or oil.

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Rubefacient

RUBEFACIENT

An herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.

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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Builds Semen

BUILDS-SEMEN

Herbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Bone Tonic

BONE-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the bones and joints.

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Hair Growth Tonic

HAIR-GROWTH-TONIC

An herb or formula that encourages healthy hair growth.

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Muscle Tonic

MUSCLE-TONIC

Herbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Sesame Oil

Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Rubefacient, Tonic, Bone-tonic, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Skin-tonic

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Tahini

Tahini has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Bone-tonic, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic

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Almonds

Almonds has these Actions in Common

Promotes-virility, Tonic, Bone-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Skin-tonic, Builds-semen, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina

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Eggs

Eggs has these Actions in Common

Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-semen, Hair-growth-tonic, Promotes-virility, Builds-stamina, Muscle-tonic, Skin-tonic

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Ghee

Ghee has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Tonic, Livotonic, Promotes-fertility, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Emollient

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Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil has these Actions in Common

Hair-growth-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Livotonic, Skin-tonic, Emollient, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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Stinging Nettles

Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Galactagogue, Promotes-virility, Bone-tonic, Hair-growth-tonic, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive

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Flower / Bee Pollen

Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in Common

Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Tonic

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Dates (dried)

Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Tonic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Livotonic, Promotes-fertility

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Honey

Honey has these Actions in Common

Emollient, Promotes-virility, Muscle-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Nutritive, Tonic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Sesame Oil

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Bone-tonic, Builds-semen, Builds-stamina, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Tonic

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Bala

Bala has these Actions in Common

Promotes-fertility, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Builds-semen, Builds-stamina, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Hair-growth-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Skin-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen

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Almond Oil

Almond Oil has these Actions in Common

Builds-semen, Emollient, Hair-growth-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Tonic

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Shatavari

Shatavari has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Builds-semen, Galactagogue, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Tonic

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Bhringaraj

Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Bone-tonic, Hair-growth-tonic, Livotonic, Skin-tonic, Tonic, Antimicrobial

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Vidari

Vidari has these Actions in Common

Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Builds-semen, Galactagogue, Livotonic, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Tonic

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Ashwagandha Arishta

Ashwagandha Arishta has these Actions in Common

Promotes-virility, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Builds-stamina, Muscle-tonic

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Anantamul

Anantamul has these Actions in Common

Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Skin-tonic

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Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Promotes-virility, Tonic

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Impact of Sesame Oil

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Sesame Oil affect your temperature?

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0
11
23
2
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your sweat quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your digestion speed?

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12
5
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

TOXINS

How did Sesame Oil affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your stool smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

Tongue: How did Sesame Oil affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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7
14
14
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect the color of your tongue coating?

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1
12
18
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your urine smell?

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9
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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3
29
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your sweat smell?

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26
8
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

HYDRATION

How did Sesame Oil affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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5
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1
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Sesame Oil affect your energy levels?

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2
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14
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your muscle tension?

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15
4
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your anxiety?

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15
12
5
1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

DIGESTION

How did Sesame Oil affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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12
16
8
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your appetite/hunger?

1
11
13
11
0
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your digestion speed?

2
16
12
5
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

TONGUE

Tongue: How did Sesame Oil affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

0
7
14
14
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect the color of your tongue coating?

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4
1
12
18
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

STOOL

How did Sesame Oil affect your stool smell?

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6
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your stool consistency?

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13
5
0
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your stool frequency/quantity?

1
4
11
17
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your stool color?

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1
6
23
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your stool lightness?

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9
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4
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

URINE

How did Sesame Oil affect your urine clarity?

5
27
4
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your urine smell?

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0
26
9
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your urine lightness?

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0
27
8
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
5
29
1
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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3
29
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

SWEAT

How did Sesame Oil affect your sweat smell?

1
0
26
8
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your sweat quantity?

1
0
25
10
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

SYSTEMIC

How did Sesame Oil affect your anxiety?

3
15
12
5
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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your temperature?

0
0
11
23
2
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your energy levels?

2
2
17
14
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)

How did Sesame Oil affect your muscle tension?

1
16
15
4
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 36 Study ID:27 (2020-10-12 - 2020-11-02)


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About John Joseph Immel

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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Wonderful, comprehensive article. I rub warmed sesame oil with a few drops of essential oil added all over my body as directed above before bathing, then sit and meditate for 15 minutes or so, allowing the oil to penetrate my skin. Afterwards, a warm shower and a gentle wash-off with a mild soap. A little oil remains on my skin but not enough to soil my clothes. I use sesame oil in the colder seasons and coconut in the warmer. This daily routine really blesses my day and my health.
- Anne, Beaverton, OR
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, 03-24-15 (Reply)
There are differing opinions on cooking sesame oil. Ayurvedic cooking doesn't cook anything on high heat - always medium or low.
- Kimberly Kubicke, Asbury park, NJ
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