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Sesame Oil Quick Facts

Name
Sesame Oil (芝麻油, Zhī Ma Yóu)
Thermal Nature
Cool
Flavor
Sweet
Organ Affinity
Liver, Kidney, Large Intestine
Best Season
All
Good For
yin deficiency, blood stasis

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