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Pin Yin: heizhima; hu ma ren
Common name: sesame seed
Botanical family: Pedaliaceae
Botanical name: Sesamum indicum DC
Primary action: Supplement Yin
Secondary actions:
Supplement Blood;
Drain-Lubricate
Temperature: neutral
Taste: sweet
Entering Channel: Lv, Kd
Actions:
Nourishes and Supplements Liver and Kidney Yin; used for blurred vision, tinnitus, and dizziness, especially during recuperation after severe illnesses.
Nourishes the Blood and extinguishes Interior Wind; used for headaches, dizziness, or numbness.
Moistens and lubricates Intestines; used for constipation due to Intestinal Dryness or Vacuity of Blood.
(See
Liver Yin Vacuity;
Kidney Yin Vacuity;
Vacuity of Blood;
Interior Wind ;
Large Intestine Dryness
.)
Dosage:
3-10 qian.
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