Information on the Use of Sesame Oil for Pain
Sesame oil has long been hailed for its medicinal values in India and now is being recognized in the West for its potential health benefits. Swishing sesame oil in your mouth is said to stimulate the digestive system and feed the cells of the various organs, as well as cleanse your blood, according to Naturalnews.com. It is also believed to be good for providing relief from pain and is a powerful antioxidant.
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History
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In India, sesame oil has long been used to combat staphylococcus and streptococcus as well as skin fungi. It also serves as an anti-inflammatory agent. In the East it is believed that this oil is effective in treating migraine headaches, diabetes, hepatitis and can unblock arteries, according to e2121.com.
Components
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Sesame oil consists of copper, iron, zinc, magnesium and vitamin B6. Copper supports the nerves that regulate the heart beat as well as provides relief from rheumatoid arthritic pain. Naturalnews.com notes that calcium is believed to prevent osteoporosis, migraine headaches, premenstrual syndrome and colon cancer while zinc promotes the health of our bones. Magnesium aids our respiratory health as well as supports our muscles and blood vessels. Sesame seed oil has at least seven compounds that are pain relievers, according to Florahealth.com. This seed also contains amino acid arginine, which is good for relieving pain.
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Benefits
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If you have a toothache, boil one part sesame oil with two parts of water until only half of the liquid is left. Dampen a cloth with the liquid and apply it to your tooth and gums. This should ease your pain. If you regularly rub sesame oil on your gums, it reportedly will prevent tooth decay, receding gums and infections of the gum.
If you are getting a massage, ask that sesame oil be used as the massage oil, because it can help to calm your nerves and relax you. If you are having menstrual cramps, rub some sesame oil on your lower belly to ease the pain.
Techniques
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Sesame oil is an effective lubricant and it nourishes the liver and kidneys as well as the muscles. It is helpful for lubricating the vagina if dabbed inside and can induce bowel movement if taken orally. If you have rhinitis, which is inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose, put some sesame oil inside your nostrils and this will help reduce the inflammation.
Other Considerations
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If you have a cold or strep, gargle with sesame oil. This will kill the bacteria. This oil is also good for sufferers of dry skin. Apply it topically. It reportedly will smoothe the skin and reduce pore size. If your child has head lice, rub some sesame seed oil into his scalp and hair to rid the hair of lice.
If You Hurt
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Natural-health-cure.com notes that sesame oil penetrates into the deepest layers of the skin, which helps detoxify and nourish our skin. This oil will relieve insomnia and fatigue, ease pain and muscles spasms including backaches, joint pain, colic, sciatica and dysmenorrhea, as well as enhance circulation, promote vitality and strength, and nourish the nervous system.
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