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Hei Zhi Ma - Black Sesame Seeds

Clinical Applications

  • Tonify the yin of the liver and kidney systems.  Useful for vision disturbances (blurry vision), tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, premature graying of the hair.
  • Nourish liver blood and clear liver wind - headaches, dizziness, numbness in the limbs.
  • Moisten and lubricate the intestines - constipation.

Functional Category

Herbs That Tonify Yin

Channels Influenced

Kidney Liver

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 10-30g (stir-fried for internal usage)

Cautions & Precautions

  • Avoid in patients with loose stools and/or diarrhea due to Spleen Qi Deficiency.
Relationships
TCM Formulas that include Hei Zhi Ma (2)