Difference between revisions of "Black Sesame Seeds"
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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. | + | * 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. |
| + | ==Used in Patent Medicine== | ||
| + | *[[Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang]] | ||
[[Category:Treatments]] | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
[[Category:herbal medicine]] | [[Category:herbal medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:10, 1 November 2018
Other Names : Hei Zhi Ma, Semen Sesami Nigrum, Semen Sesami Indici, Sesamum indicum L
See also : Sesame Seeds
Special Precautions of Black Sesame Seeds
See : 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.
