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Skin, Hair & Eyes

Thinning or Greying Hair

Hair thinning, early greying or dry hair.

Safety before use

⚠ Safety

  • He Shou Wu can damage the liver – only with a qualified practitioner.
  • Sudden hair loss: check thyroid and iron.
  • Not a replacement for medical care. Ask a doctor before use if pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.

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Dessert

Black Sesame Soup (Zhi Ma Hu)

Black Sesame Soup (Zhi Ma Hu)

1 · You need

  • 60 g toasted black sesame
  • 20 g glutinous rice flour
  • 500 ml water
  • Sugar to taste

2 · Preparation

  1. 1

    Blend sesame with water.

  2. 2

    Heat while stirring in rice flour.

  3. 3

    Simmer until thick; eat warm.

Quick option · Black Sesame Spoon

⚡ Quick & easy version · 1 min

Black Sesame Spoon

Only a few things you probably already have at home.

You need

  • ◆Black sesame seeds (or tahini)

Steps

  1. Eat 1 spoon of black sesame (on rice, yoghurt or toast) daily.
Background and food tips

The TCM view

Kidney essence and blood deficiency – 'hair is the surplus of blood'.

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Fo-Ti (prepared)
Fo-Ti (prepared)Zhi He Shou Wu

Eat / do

  • Black beans, walnuts
  • Protein

Avoid

  • Crash diets
  • Stress

Sources

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