Description
Description: As mentioned by Acharya Charaka sesame oil is the best remedy for Vata disorders and the most
preferred oil to use. The continuous use of sesame oil alleviates Vata, as oil is unctuous (Snigdha), hot (Ushana), and heavy (Guru) while Vata qualities being dry (Ruksha), cold (Sheeta) and light (Laghu) is of the opposite nature. Sesame oil Abhyanga is the best remedy to protect from disorders caused due to imbalanced Vata dosha as well as balancing Pitta and Kapha.
Sesame oil Abhyanga as a preventative measure in Vatavyadhi (treatment of diseases caused by Vata Dosha). Sesame is also a rich source of vitamin E acting as a natural antioxidant, it also contains vitamin K, magnesium, copper, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin B6.
