Black Sesame
Sesami Semen Nigrum, Semen Sesami Nigrum
Hei Zhi Ma

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; calm

Part(s) used

Black seed

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To tonify the liver and the kidney, to replenish vital essence and blood, and to relax the bowels.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Dizziness, tinnitus and deafness, premature graying in beard and hair, hair loss during convalescence, intestinal dry and constipation.