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Hei Zhi Ma / Sesame (Black) Seeds
Hei Zhi Ma
Taste: Sweet • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Tonic • Sub Category: Tonify Yin

Dosage

9-30g

Actions

1. Nourishes & fortifies the Liver & Kidneys: for yin deficiency of the Liver & Kidneys with such symptoms as blurred vision, tinnitus, & dizziness. Also used to help patients recover after severe illnesses.

2. Nourishes the blood & extinguishes wind: for headaches, dizziness, & numbness due to blood or yin deficiency.

3. Moistens & lubricates the Intestines: for constipation due to dry Intestines or blood deficiency.

Meridians

Kidney, Liver

Cautions

Contraindicated in cases with diarrhea.