Herbal Information on Black Sesame Seed in Bulk Cut Form
Common Name: Black Sesame Seed
Botanical Name: Sesamum Indicum Seed
Channels/Meridians: Liver, Large Intestine, Kidney
Pin Yin Name: Hei Zhi Ma, Hu Ma Ren
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Cut / Sliced - sizes vary
Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Contains Sesame, Sesame seeds and sesame oil are a serious allergen for some people. Those with nut allergies or other food allergies should use caution. Contraindicated in those with diarrhea due to Spleen Deficiency.
Naturally Occurring Chemical Components: Lignans, Sesamolin, Sesamin, Pinoresinol, Lariciresinol
Product Properties: Sweet, Neutral
Additional Information About Black Sesame Seed
Sesame seed has be cultivated for more than 5000 years. It is prized as an oil seed for centuries. In the past it has been used medicinally by the Egyptians and Romans. Sesame contains high levels of calcium and magnesium with trace minerals of copper and zinc, making it a potent dietary supplement.
Most of us are familiar with the culinary attributes of sesame seeds. Sesame seed is used in cuisines around the world. You will find them a top of sandwich buns, adding flavor to oriental dishes and tahini paste in middle eastern dishes. The black sesame seed offers the additional benefit of a stunning presentation a top of your food.
Traditionally Hei Zhi Ma benefits tonifying the liver and kidny and moisturizing the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. Black sesame seed benefits included support for normal digestive function and cardiovascular health.
What Herbs Combine with Black Sesame Seed?
- Astragalus and Black Sesame Seed
- Dong Quai and Black Sesame Seed
- Fenugreek Seed and Black Sesame Seed
- Goji Berry and Black Sesame Seed
- Rehmannia and Black Sesame Seed
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About Plum Flower Quality Herbs
Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.
- Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
- Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
- Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.
Traditional Chinese Herbs
Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs (Teas) emphasize harmony, and balance.
Reference: alternativehealing.org, tcmwiki.com
