Sesame Carrier Oil
Sesame oil is warming and has excellent therapeutic properties.
Latin Name |
Sesamum indicum |
Origin | Mexico |
Sesame oil is a warming oil. Making it suitable for massage and soothing stiff muscles or joints. Its warming nature is thought to help relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation. A warming blend for sports massage, sesame oil is high in vitamins A, B and E and in minerals of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It is said to improve the blood platelet count and combat anaemia. Sesame is a very pale yellow oil with properties similar to those of Olive oil. It is very stable and contains a natural antioxidant made up of sesamol and sesamolinol formed from sesamolin, these reduce the rate of oxidation significantly.
(Len & Shirley Price: Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage 4th Edition) It has excellent therapeutic properties, perfect for massage when used at around 20% in the base carrier.It keeps well for up to 2 years in a cool, dark place. |
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How to Use | Apply direct to affected areas of the skin or use 15 drops essential oils in 50ml for massage. Store in a cool, dark place. Not animal tested. |