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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