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*Nourish liver blood and clear liver wind - headaches, dizziness, numbness in the limbs.
 
*Nourish liver blood and clear liver wind - headaches, dizziness, numbness in the limbs.
 
*Moisten and lubricate the intestines - constipation.
 
*Moisten and lubricate the intestines - constipation.
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* an excellent source of magnesium and calcium
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* Source of trace minerals copper and zinc
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* Cholesterol : Black sesame seeds help lower serum cholesterol levels (which contributes to cardiovascular health) in several ways. They contain two unique substances known as sesamin and sesamolin. These substances belong to a group of fibers called lignans (flaxseeds are another rich source of lignans). Lignans are rich in dietary fiber and have a cholesterol-lowering effect.
 
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Revision as of 01:35, 29 November 2013

Other Names : Hei Zhi Ma, Semen Sesami Nigrum
See also : Sesame Seeds

Special Precautions of Black Sesame Seeds

Benefits and uses of Black Sesame Seeds are

  • Tonify the yin of the liver and kidney systems. Useful for vision disturbances (blurry vision), tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo, premature graying of the hair.
  • Nourish liver blood and clear liver wind - headaches, dizziness, numbness in the limbs.
  • Moisten and lubricate the intestines - constipation.
  • an excellent source of magnesium and calcium
  • Source of trace minerals copper and zinc
  • Cholesterol : Black sesame seeds help lower serum cholesterol levels (which contributes to cardiovascular health) in several ways. They contain two unique substances known as sesamin and sesamolin. These substances belong to a group of fibers called lignans (flaxseeds are another rich source of lignans). Lignans are rich in dietary fiber and have a cholesterol-lowering effect.