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Gingelly Seed - Benefits of Natural Healing Herb Gingelly seed (Til) is one of the most commonly used articles. Three varieties are available, black, white and red. The black variety is considered to be the best. The oil extracted from the seeds is known as til oil or gingelly oil. It is considered as the best oil for cooking purposes from all medical points of view. It is unctuous, carminative, diuretic, aphrodisiac, increases the hair and purifies the ulcers. The seeds of gingelly (Til) pounded and mixed with a little butter and sugar can be given to patients suffering from hemorrhoids. Several medicated hair oils and other oils intended for massage contain Til oil. The residue obtained after extracting oil from the seeds is boiled and bound to the stomach to regulate menstrual flow. A tub bath with the decoction prepared from the leaves of Til serves the same purpose. The decoction is given orally also to bring menstrual flow regularly. A mixture of 20 drops of Til, 20 drops of lime water and 3 drops of plain water is very useful in the ailment of gonorrhoea. It relieves pain and brings clear urine. The use of Til as a tonic in the winter season is well known. It is taken with coconut, dates etc. A massage with Til oil produces a tonic effect and administered internally, the oil allays Vayu and reduces flatulence and obesity.
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