No. 061Oil
Sesamum indicum
Seed oil
Oil
Sesame oil
The preferred base oil of Ayurvedic massage.
- Botanical name
- Sesamum indicum
- Also known as
- Til tel
- Part used
- Seed oil
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Joints and muscles
In tradition
Til tel is the oil traditionally preferred for abhyanga, Ayurvedic oil massage.
In research
Rich in vitamin E and the lignans sesamin and sesamol.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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