Hei Zhi Ma (Black Sesame Seeds)

Herb 5 of 15 in Herbs that Tonify Yin

Channels:

KI, LIV

Properties:

Sweet, Neutral

Latin:

black Semen Sesame Indici

Chinese:

黑芝麻

Tone Marks:

hēi zhī ma

Alt Names:

Hu Ma Ren, Ju Sheng Zi, Zi Ma

Chinese Herb Actions

• Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, Tonifies Jing and Blood
  For blurred vision, dizziness, tinnitus, premature graying hair, recovery from long term illness, and increase breast milk production. Also for headaches and numbness due to blood or Yin deficiency

• Lubricates the Intestines, Moistens Dryness
  For constipation or dry stools due to lack of Yin or Blood

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do Not use in cases of diarrhea due to Spleen Deficiency
• Use with caution in cases with toothache due to Fire Rising

Herb-Drug Interactions

• None Noted.

Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• Overdose may lead to loose stools and diarrhea.
• Possible allergic reactions include asthma, prutitus, urticaria, cough, sweating, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, sneezing, and itchy troat.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 10-30 grams in decoction ¹²
• 9-30 grams in decoction ¹³

Chinese Herb Notes

• The oil of Hei Zhi Ma (sesame oil) can be used topically for acute burns.
• Crushed Hei Zhi Ma can be used topically for insect bites and sores.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang (Eliminate Dryness and Rescue the Lungs Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
• Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder from True Lineage)
  Category: Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels