Black sesame oil has a warm, nourishing quality. It is antibacterial and antifungal as well. Consuming 1 or 2 spoons of oil with warm water can help you relieve constipation or indigestion. Using warm black sesame oil for body massage, especially the joints like knees, ankles, elbows or the lower legs and neck and back, can give you relief from joint pain. Your feet will always thank you for a deep massage with this oil, every night. It is used for Oil Pulling or Swishing, especially for people with aggravated Vata and Kapha dominance. Massaging the scalp and the hair from root to end, once a week, with warm Black Sesame Oil, can strengthen your hair and give them lustre and volume.