Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil, known in Ayurveda as Tila Taila, is a time-honored tridoshic medicated base oil with predominant Vata-pacifying properties. Extracted from the seeds of Sesamum indicum, this oil is deeply nourishing, detoxifying, and rejuvenating.
Widely used in classical Ayurvedic therapies like Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Nasya, and Pichu, it supports joint health, nervous system balance, digestive well-being, and skin rejuvenation.
Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamin E, sesamol, and antioxidants, it forms the base for many Ayurvedic formulations.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIONS & MECHANISMS:

• Vata-pacifying & Nervine Tonic – Provides warmth and lubrication to nerves and joints
  Mechanism: Lipophilic base; deep tissue penetration; balances Apana and Vyana Vata
• Antioxidant & Rejuvenating – Contains sesamol and vitamin E for anti-aging effects
  Mechanism: Reduces oxidative stress, enhances cellular repair
• Anti-inflammatory & Analgesic – Reduces joint and muscle inflammation
  Mechanism: Modulates COX-2 and reduces inflammatory mediators
• Digestive & Laxative – Lubricates intestinal walls, improves gut motility
  Mechanism: Enhances Agni; supports Apana Vata
• Skin-Hydrating & Anti-aging – Restores skin elasticity and reduces signs of aging
  Mechanism: Strengthens skin barrier; boosts collagen synthesis

RELEVANT RESEARCH REFERENCES:

1. Nikam V, et al. Antioxidant properties of sesame oil in oxidative stress models, J Ayurveda Integr Med, 2012
2. Singh RH. Tila Taila in Panchakarma therapy, AYU, 2011
3. Gandhi A, et al. Evaluation of sesame oil as base oil in herbal drug delivery, Int J Ayurveda Res, 2013

CONTRAINDICATIONS & PRECAUTIONS:

• Avoid during acute fever, diarrhea, or severe Pitta aggravation
• Use cautiously in hypertensive individuals due to heating nature
• Internal use should be done only under qualified Ayurvedic supervision

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES:

• Rasa (Taste): Madhura (Sweet), Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
• Guna (Quality): Snigdha (Unctuous), Guru (Heavy), Tikshna (Sharp)
• Virya (Potency): Ushna (Hot)
• Vipaka (Post-digestive effect): Madhura (Sweet)
• Doshaghnata (Effect on Doshas): Pacifies Vata and Kapha, may slightly increase Pitta if used excessively

INGREDIENTS (per 118 ml pack):

• Tila Taila (Sesamum indicum – Cold-Pressed Sesame Seed Oil) – 100% pure, unrefined

AYURVEDIC ACTIONS OF INGREDIENT:

• Tila (Sesamum indicum) – Acts as Yogavahi, enhancing the potency and absorption of herbs; supports deep tissue nourishment, joint lubrication, and immune strength. It is considered one of the most revered oils in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics.

CLIMATE & REGION:

Sesame (Tila) grows in semi-arid to tropical climates, predominantly in India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Best quality seeds are harvested from organic dryland farms in Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan, where conditions favor high oil content and potency.
Cold-pressing ensures that all bioactive compounds are retained for therapeutic efficacy.

STORAGE & PACKAGING:

• 118 ml amber bottle with secure cap
• Store in a cool, dark, dry place, away from direct sunlight
• Use within 24 months of manufacture