Hei Zhi Ma (Black Sesame Seeds) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Hei Zhi Ma Names

English Name: Black Sesame Seeds
Pinyin Name: Hei Zhi Ma

Clinical Usages and Indications

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.

Groupings and Dosages

Functional Grouping (See All)

Herbs That Tonify Yin

Dosage and Preparation Notes

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

Channels and Temperatures

Channels/Meridians Influenced (See All)

◦ Liver ◦ Kidney

Associated Temperature and Taste (See All)

◦ Neutral (Ping) ◦ Sweet (Gan)

Cautions & Contraindications:

Contraindication Notes:

Avoid in patients with loose stools and/or diarrhea due to Spleen Qi Deficiency.

Herbal Formulas Which Include Hei Zhi Ma

Below you will find Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal formulas which contain Hei Zhi Ma (in alphabetical order). You May click on the name of the formula for more details or click on any of the products from our store to read usage information or to purchase a particular formula.

TCM Formula	Clinical Functions
Shou Wu Wan	Coming Soon...
Available In Our Store	Shou Wu Wan - Hair Loss, Premature Graying, High Cholesterol Herbal Formula
Xiao Feng Wan	Itchy and red skin lesions, possibly with weeping, comprising such conditions as psoriasis, eczema, acne, dermatitis, etc. The Pulse will generally be forceful, floating and rapid and the Tongue will have a yellow or white tongue coating.
Available In Our Store	Xiao Feng Pian

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