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Black Sesame Quick Facts

Name
Black Sesame (黑芝麻, Hēi Zhī Ma)
Thermal Nature
Neutral
Flavor
Sweet
Organ Affinity
Liver, Kidney, Large Intestine
Best Season
All
Good For
yin deficiency, blood stasis

Black Sesame

Neutral

黑芝麻 (Hēi Zhī Ma)

Seed

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

LiverKidneyLarge Intestine

Benefits

  • ✓ Nourishes liver and kidney yin
  • ✓ Blackens hair
  • ✓ Moistens intestines
  • ✓ Strengthens bones

Good For

yin deficiencyblood stasis

Best Season

All