What Is the Meaning of Gingelly Oil in Odia, and How Is It Used Traditionally? - #12455
I have always used gingelly oil (sesame oil) in my daily life, mainly for cooking and massage. But recently, I was visiting Odisha, and I realized people call it by a different name there. Now I’m curious—what is gingelly oil in Odia, and how is it used in Odisha’s traditional medicine and cuisine? I know that sesame oil is widely used in Ayurveda for abhyanga (oil massage), hair care, and even for internal cleansing. But I heard that in Odisha, gingelly oil in Odia is used in specific rituals and traditional recipes. What are some of the common ways people in Odisha use sesame oil? Also, is gingelly oil in Odia used for any specific health benefits? In South India, people use it for oil pulling and as a body coolant. Does Odia traditional medicine follow the same principles? If anyone from Odisha or familiar with gingelly oil in Odia can share insights, I’d love to know more about its regional significance and uses. Are there any special remedies or foods that rely on this oil?
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