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黑芝麻 · Hei Zhi Ma
Black Sesame
Sesamum indicum
— Neutral, sweet · Liver, Kidney
Traditional uses
Premature greying, dry hair
Dry constipation
Dizziness
Used in
Poor Focus & Memory
Constipation
Thinning or Greying Hair
Dry Skin
Dry & Cracked Lips
Menopause & Hot Flushes
Night Sweats
Tired Eyes & Screen Strain
After Giving Birth (Postpartum)
⚠ Safety
Avoid with diarrhoea or sesame allergy.
Sources
Wikipedia – Sesamum indicum (photo & botany)
Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Eastland Press)
Scheid, Bensky et al. – Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies (Eastland Press)
NCCIH – Herbs at a Glance (US National Institutes of Health)