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Alternate English names: gingelly oil

Alternate Chinese names: 香油 xiāng yóu; 胡麻油 hú má yóu

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Sesamum indicum DC.*

Use: Alimentary

Properties: Sweet; cool; nontoxic*.

Channel entry: Large intestine channels.*

Actions and indications: Moistens dryness and frees the stool; relieves toxin and engenders flesh. Treats constipation due to intestinal dryness; abdominal pain due to roundworm and food accumulation; swelling of sores; ulceration; scab (jiè) and lichen (xiǎn); cracking.

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