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黑芝麻
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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.

PinyinHei Zhi Ma
Chinese黑芝麻
Latin (pharmaceutical)Semen Sesami Nigrum
EnglishBlack Sesame Seed
CategoryYin Tonic
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