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补阴药 · Yin-nourishing

Black sesame hēi zhī ma · 黑芝麻

Sesamum indicum

Nature and flavour. Sweet, neutral; Liver, Kidney and Large Intestine systems.

Classified with the Yin-nourishing herbs; the traditional categories are supplementing the Liver and Kidney systems and moistening the Intestines. Sold widely as a food, and pressed for its oil.

性味归经。甘，平；归肝、肾、大肠经。

归入补阴药。传统用途类别为补肝肾、益精血、润肠燥，同时是常见食品与榨油原料。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Sesame is a recognised major allergen and is a required label declaration in the EU, US and elsewhere — reactions can be severe. It is also a calorie-dense seed, which matters for anyone managing weight or a fat-restricted diet. In traditional terms it is described as moistening, so it is not the choice where stools are already loose.

芝麻是公认的主要过敏原，欧盟、美国等地要求强制标注，反应可以很严重。它同时是高热量油料种子，需要控制体重或限脂饮食者应注意。传统认为其润肠，故大便本已溏薄者不宜。

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