TCM Basics 101: Supermarket Herbs - Black Sesame

TCM Nature: Neutral

TCM Taste: Sweet

TCM Meridian Affinity: Liver, Kidney

Benefits:

·     Regulate bowels by its laxative effects, relieves constipation

·       Lubricate the intestines

·       Replenish Qi and Blood

·       Tonifies yin energy of Liver and Kidney

·       Treats tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, premature graying of hair, dry eyes and blurred vision

·       Nourishes scalp and stimulates hair growth

Spirituality:

Black sesame is able to create connections with other higher worlds hence leading one to enhanced creativity, artistry and intuition.

It is believed that Lord Yamraj, the Hindu god of death, loves black sesame and offering these seeds during Shradh will liberate the ancestors from Yamlok.

Black sesame are also called the seed of immortality in Veda texts.

Read more about TCM Herbal Medicine Prescription on my TCM Wellness page.

Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

• Bird’s Nest - Skincare vs Edible

• Supermarket Herbs - Ashwagandha

• Supermarket Herbs - Orange

• Supermarket Herbs - Congee

• Supermarket Herbs - Rice

• Supermarket Herbs - Pineapple

• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

• Adrenal Fatigue

• Women’s Health: Menstrual Cycle and Intuitive Wisdom