Nutritious Grains Insights (2) - Sesame (Sesame Seed)

#Nourishing and Tonifying Recipes, #Premature Graying or Hair Loss, #Seborrheic Alopecia, #Chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis and Joint Pain, Joint Pain, #Insufficient Lactation in Women, #Blood Deficiency and Wind-Dampness Bi-Syndrome, #Chronic Constipation (including Stroke Hemiplegia, Elderly Arteriosclerosis, etc.), #Lower Limb Paralysis after a Stroke, #Dizziness, Thirst, and Reduced Urination in Summer Heat, #Chronic Pharyngitis, #Hematemesis, #Ascariasis, #Dietary Therapy.

Sesame (Sesame Seed):

• Taste: Sweet, neutral, non-toxic.

• Effects: Nourishes and strengthens the body, moistens the intestines, nourishes the blood, supplements the liver and kidneys, darkens hair, dispels wind and dampness. Black sesame seeds are especially beneficial.

• Complementary treatment: Used for premature graying or hair loss, rheumatoid arthritis, insufficient lactation in women, wind-cold-dampness bi-syndrome, itching due to wind.

• Dietary therapy:

Premature graying or hair loss:

I. Grind black sesame seeds and processed Polygonum multiflorum into pills. Take 6 grams with warm water, 2 to 3 times a day.

II. For seborrheic alopecia: Take 90 to 120 grams each of sesame stalks and Qingming willow, decoct in water, and use the liquid to wash the hair for 1 to 2 months.

Chronic rheumatoid arthritis and joint pain: Take 50 grams of sesame leaves, decoct in water, and consume regularly to prevent relapse.

Insufficient lactation in women: After roasting sesame seeds, grind them into powder and take an appropriate amount.

Blood deficiency and wind-dampness bi-syndrome, chronic constipation (including stroke hemiplegia, elderly arteriosclerosis, etc.):

I. Take 750 to 1500 grams of black sesame seeds, wash them, steam them three times, dry them, roast them, grind them finely, and make them into pills with honey or jujube paste, each pill being the size of a marble (approximately 6 grams). Take with warm yellow wine, one pill at a time, 2 to 3 times a day.

II. For lower limb paralysis after a stroke: Take 30 grams of sesame stalks, 15 grams each of Xiliancao and stinking wutong, decoct in water, and divide into two doses per day. Alternatively, take 15 grams of sesame husk (the shell of the fruit), decoct in alcohol, and drink it while hot. Cover with a blanket and lie down after taking it. It will be effective when slight sweating occurs.

Dizziness, thirst, and reduced urination in summer heat: Take 15 grams of fresh sesame leaves, brew with hot water, and drink as a tea substitute.

Chronic pharyngitis: Chew and swallow 5 to 7 fresh sesame leaves, once daily.

Hematemesis: Decoct 30 to 60 grams of tender sesame stems and leaves in water, remove the residue, and add sugar for consumption.

Ascariasis: Take 90 to 150 grams of sesame stalks, 30 grams of white part of scallion, and 15 grams of black plum. Decoct in water and divide into two doses per day. Take on an empty stomach continuously for three days.

Note: Sesame oil is mentioned in the seasoning category under the entry for sesame oil.

Please note that the translation provided is for informational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice.

The "Food and Wellness Series" includes commonly used medicinal foods such as grains, fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, seafood, and seasonings. For each type of food, we provide detailed information on its taste, effects, and discuss its application in complementary treatment and dietary therapy.

Furthermore, based on recipe types, we categorize them into porridge, pastry and noodles, vegetarian dishes, meat dishes, poultry dishes, seafood dishes, and egg and soup dishes. This classification allows readers to easily find relevant recipes according to their needs.

(Disclaimer: The content of this video is only for the exchange of health knowledge and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult a professional doctor before using diet therapy.)