Sesame Oil
Oleum Sesami
Ma You

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cool; sweet

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

For relaxing the bowels and moistening the lung when taken orally, also used as ground substance in making ointment and plaster for external application.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

For relaxing the bowels and moistening the lung when taken orally, also used as ground substance in making ointment and plaster for external application.