Black sesame seed

Indications for black sesame seeds in Chinese medicine

• During convalescence. Rich in calcium, protein, phosphorus, iron and magnesium, it helps people recover from illness or fever.
• Early hair whitening
• Dry hair
• Anemia
• Thrombocytopenic purpura
• Vertigo
• Tinnitus
• Lumbar and knee weakness
• Bloody hemorrhoids
• Visual disturbances: flying flies and other moving black spots in front of the eye
• Dry stools
• Constipation in the elderly

Black sesame also helps to :

• Lower excess cholesterol and triglycerides
• Lower arterial hypertension
• Reduce type 2 fatty diabetes

Instructions for use and dosage

To take full advantage of its benefits, consume at least 15g per day of black sesame as a course of treatment. Avoid consuming large quantities all at once.

Black sesame seeds should preferably be dry-fried in a frying pan, as this not only helps to digest the seeds but also enhances their beneficial properties for the body.
To do this, place them in an oil-free (dry) frying pan and heat over low heat, stirring all the time with a wooden spatula. Do this until their fragrance is released.
The seeds can also be heated in the oven, by spreading them out on your oven’s baking tray, and stirring the seeds often.

Afterwards, black sesame seeds should be crushed or ground before consumption, in order to benefit from their virtues. Whole seeds are poorly digested.

They can be mixed with cereals such as rice, millet, quinoa, etc. in oatmeals, soups, dishes or pastries (in paste form).
Black sesame paste is made when the seeds are ground in a coffee grinder, then mixed with butter (or lard) and powdered sugar*.

Combinations:

– Black sesame can be combined with walnuts for early hair whitening, dry hair and scalp, damaged hair ends, and memory loss.
– For fatigue or nutritional deficiencies (without loose stools or sinusitis), black sesame can be combined with honey.

Contraindication :

Avoid consuming large quantities of black sesame at one time.

Black sesame is contraindicated for :

• People with loose stools or diarrhea
• People with kidney failure
• People who should not consume foods containing phosphorus.

Some people may be allergic to black sesame. If you are allergic to hazelnuts, walnuts, rye or kiwi, you may also be allergic to black sesame.