Hei Zhi Ma
| Hei Zhi Ma in TCM:Explore the properties of Hei Zhi Ma according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: sesame seed
Pharmacuetical Name: semen sesami nigrum
Properties: sweet, neutral
Temperature: neutral
Channels: LI, KD, LV
Flavors: sweet
Tonifies: blood, yin
Special Properties:
essence, resolves dryness
Actions / Indications:
- Nourishes LV and KD essence and blood (premature
greying, blood and essence deficiency of LV and KD; blurred vision,
tinnitus, dizziness, headache, numbness)
- Moistens intestines (dry stool, constipation due
to dry intestines or blood deficiency)
Special Notes:
- The alternate name for Hei Zhi Ma is Hu Ma Ren, not to be confused
with Huo Ma Ren which has different properties
and functions.
- Hei Zhi Ma treats insect bites and sores when crushed and applied directly to skin.
Contraindications:
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