Medicinals
hēi zhī má / 黑芝麻 / 黑芝麻 / black sesame [seed];
Latin pharmacognostic name: Sesami Semen Nigrum
Alternate English names: black benniseed; black gingelly
Alternate Chinese names: 黑脂麻 hēi zhī má; 小胡麻 xiǎo hú má; 巨胜 jù shèng; 巨胜子 jù shèng zǐ; 油麻 yóu má; 狗虱 gǒu shī; 胡麻 hú má; 苣胜子 jù shèng zǐ; 胡麻仁 hú má rén
Origin: Plant
Use: medicinal and alimentary
Category: Supplementing agents / Yīn-supplementing agents
Properties: Sweet; balanced.
Channel entry: liver, kidney, and large intestine channels.
Indications:
- Supplements the liver and kidney and boosts essence and blood: Essence-blood depletion, manifesting in dizziness, flowery vision, or
premature graying of the hair. - Moistens the intestines:
Intestinal dryness constipation.
Dosage & Method:
Oral: 9–15g in decoctions, powders, or pills. It is often stir-fried before use.
Warning:
Contraindicated in patients with sloppy stool.
Quality:
Large, clean, plump, black seeds are the best.
Product Area:
South East Asia (cultivated), and Sìchuān, Shāndōng, Shānxī, Hénán.
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