The golden foundation of Ayurvedic hair care. For over 5,000 years, sesame oil has been the perfect carrier—its unique molecular structure penetrates deeper than any other oil, delivering nourishment to hair roots while creating the ideal base for herbal formulations.
Sesamum indicum
Africa & India
Sesamin, Sesamolin, Vitamin E
Sesame holds the distinction of being humanity's oldest oilseed crop, cultivated for over 5,000 years across ancient civilizations. From the Indus Valley to Mesopotamia, sesame oil became the cornerstone of beauty and wellness practices. In Sanskrit, it's called "Tila," meaning "that which provides nourishment," reflecting its foundational role in Ayurvedic medicine and hair care.
Ancient Egyptian tombs contain sesame oil jars alongside cosmetic implements, while hieroglyphs describe elaborate hair treatments using sesame as the base oil. Queen Nefertiti's legendary beauty routine reportedly included daily sesame oil scalp massages infused with precious herbs, a practice that maintained her lustrous hair throughout her reign.
In Ayurveda, sesame oil is revered as the "king of oils"—the perfect carrier that enhances the potency of other herbs while providing deep nourishment on its own. Ancient texts describe how sesame oil's unique molecular structure allows it to penetrate seven layers deep into tissue, carrying herbal medicines to places other oils cannot reach.
Chinese and Japanese traditions adopted sesame from India, developing sophisticated extraction methods to preserve its nutritional potency. Samurai warriors used sesame oil to maintain strong, healthy hair beneath their helmets, while geishas relied on it as the foundation for their elaborate hair styling preparations.
Sesame oil's exceptional molecular structure and nutrient profile make it the ideal foundation for comprehensive hair care, providing both immediate conditioning and long-term nourishment.
Sesame oil excels as a carrier due to:
Rich nutrient content includes:
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Classical Ayurvedic texts state that sesame oil possesses "Sukshma" (subtle) and "Vyavayi" (penetrating) qualities, meaning it can reach the deepest tissues and carry medicinal properties throughout the body. This makes it irreplaceable as a base for herbal hair formulations.
Beyond hair care, sesame oil offers extensive wellness applications:
In Ayurveda, sesame oil is prepared through specific processes to enhance its therapeutic properties. "Tila Taila" involves slow heating to create different medicinal potencies. The oil is often infused with herbs through "Taila Paka Vidhi"—traditional oil processing methods that can take days or weeks to complete, creating highly potent herbal oils.
We source premium cold-pressed sesame oil from heritage seeds grown in Rajasthan and Gujarat, where traditional cultivation methods preserve the oil's natural potency. Our sesame oil serves as the foundation for our herbal extractions, carrying the essence of our botanical ingredients deep into hair and scalp for maximum effectiveness.
Warm 3 tbsp sesame oil gently (never overheat). Add 2 drops each of rosemary and lavender essential oils. Massage into scalp with fingertips for 10 minutes, then distribute through hair. Leave for 30-60 minutes before shampooing. This traditional treatment provides deep nourishment and herbal benefits.