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Sesame Oil

Cool

芝麻油 (Zhī Ma Yóu)

Seed

Flavor (味)

Sweet

Organ Affinity (归经)

LiverKidneyLarge Intestine

Benefits

  • ✓ Moistens dryness
  • ✓ Nourishes yin
  • ✓ Lubricates intestines
  • ✓ Detoxifies

Good For

yin deficiencyblood stasis

Avoid If

phlegm dampness

Best Season

All