Class: Tonify
Subclass: Tonify the 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: Neutral, warm.
Taste: Sweet.
Organ: Liver, Kidneys.
Toxicity: Non toxic.
Actions:
Tonifies Essence and Blood.
Benefits Essence and Blood.
Benefits the Blood.
Moistens Dryness.
Moistens the Intestines.
Warning:
Contraindications: Diarrhea or pasty stools.
Spleen Deficiency.