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Other Common Names
Sesame
Page Number In Ancient Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs
303
Pharmaceutical Latin
Semen Sesami Indici
Pinyin
Hei Zhi Ma
Treasures
Yin Jing and Blood
Treasure Rating
****
Atmospheric Energy
Neutral
Organ Meridian Systems
Kidney and Liver
Primary Functions
To tonify Yin Jing and blood, to benefit the skin,
and to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movement
Qualities
Black sesame seed is a very good tonic herb. It builds
Yin Jing, and therefore it is a longevity herb. In fact, Polygonum, when
it is dug up from the ground, is boiled in Black sesame seed soup, which is
why Polygonum is dark brown. Raw Polygonum is nearly white underneath its
thin, dark skin. To build essence (Yin Jing), Sesame may be combined with
Lycium, Polygonum, Ligustrum, Steamed Rehmannia, Eucommia, Placenta or any
other combination of Jing tonics.
In addition to its essence-building capacity, Black Sesame also builds blood.
It acts in much the same way as Polygonum. As a component of a blood tonic
formula, it may be combined with Longan, Dang Gui, Polygonum and / or Lycium.
However, since it is generally used in food, it is most often combined with
Longan fruit
Black sesame seed is moistening to the intestines and helps move the bowels.
It prevents and relieves constipation due to dryness of the intestines.
It is combined with Dang Gui, Cistanche, Polygonum and Biota to achieve
the best result.
Black sesame seed is extremely rich in calcium, containing 85 milligrams
per gram of seeds. It is also high in protein, phosphorous, iron and magnesium.
Primary
Combinations
Combine with:
1. Polygonum to keep the hair youthful and dark
2. Hemp seed and Dang Gui to tonify the yin of the intestines and to promote
healthy bowel movements
Varieties and Grading
Like any oily seed, sesame ages by becoming rancid.
Select sesame that looks, smells and tastes fresh and sweet.
Contraindications
Not to be used in cases of diarrhea.
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