黑芝麻
- ENG
- Black Sesame
- LATIN
- Sesami Nigrum Semen
Medicinal Group | Yin-tonifying medicinal |
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Source | Dried ripe seed of Sesamum indicum L. (Fam. Pedaliaceae) |
Nature and Flavors | sweet; neutral |
Meridian Affinity | Liver, Kidney, Large intestine |
Actions | To enrich the liver and the kidney, replenish vital essence and blood, and rmoisten the intestines |
Family
Pedaliaceae
Part used
Seed
Indications
Dizziness, blurred vision, tinnitus, impaired hearing, premature greying of the hair and beard; loss of hair after a serious disease; constipation
Research Findings
- Black sesame meal may be beneficial on prevention of cardiovascular disease.[1]
Cautions
No Data.
Report on adverse effect
No Data.
Reference
Reference
- Wichitsranoi J, Weerapreeyakul N, Boonsiri P, Settasatian C, Settasatian N, Komanasin N, Sirijaichingkul S, Teerajetgul Y, Rangkadilok N, Leelayuwat N. ( 2011). Antihypertensive and antioxidant effects of dietary black sesame meal in pre-hypertensive humans. Nutr J. , 10:82. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-10-82.