Sesame oil is highly touted in the Ayurvedic world for its healing benefits. Sesame oil was the oldest oilseed crop known to man, domesticated well over 5000 years ago. Sesame oil is used in all Ayurvedic massage oil formulations as the base oil. Padmashri Sesame oil is certified organic and could be used for Abhyanga or self-massage, in oil pulling daily routine, or hair oil massage. Keeping the hair moist with oil is said in the Charaka Samhita to prevent headaches and premature baldness and graying, nourishing the hair, preserving its color, and strengthening the roots. Sesame oil is also be used in cooking in many cultures around the world.