Hei Zhi Ma

Semen Sesami Nigrum

Black Sesame Seed

Yin Tonic

About this herb

The familiar dark seed, used to nourish Yin and Blood and moisten dryness.

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PinyinHei Zhi Ma

Chinese黑芝麻

Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Sesami Nigrum

EnglishBlack Sesame Seed

CategoryYin Tonic

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