Sesame oil is the traditional oil of choice for abhyanga, the daily ayurvedic self-massage. It has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Daily massage with sesame oil can help extend your performance, overall well-being and longevity. It lubricates and tones the skin, muscles and joints, helps the elimination of toxins from the blood, elevates energy levels. Ayurveda sees our skin as a major body organ. We absorb many things through the skin, including toxins. Sesame Oil massage not only soothes the whole nervous system, it nourishes the body and strengthens blood circulation. It also aids in the elimination of environmental toxins and also metabolic waste that our body creates during the digestive process. Sesame oil is especially useful for detoxifying, nourishing and treating complications like constipation, bloating, anxiety, poor circulation and excessive dryness. The uses are endless! It’s easy to see why sesame oil is considered “the king of oils.”