Category: Tones up
Subcategory: Tones Yin
Name:
Pinyin: Hei Zhi Ma
Pharmaceutical: Semen Sesami Indici
Other names: Hei Zi Ma, Zhu Sheng Zi, Hu Ma Ren
Description: Black sesame.
Properties:
Nature: Balanced, warm.
Flavor: Sweet.
Tropism: Liver, Kidney.
Toxicity: Non-toxic.
Actions:
Tones up the liver and kidneys
Tones up jing and yin
Humidifies drought.
Moistens the intestines.
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Western usage:
Chronic fatigue,
Vertigo,
Tinnitus,
Vision problems,
Pain and weakness in the lower back and lower limbs.
Precose hair loss and whitening,
Dry skin.
Constipation,
Anti-aging
Please note:
Contraindications: Diarrhea or pasty stools.
Spleen vacuum.