Hei Zhi Ma
Sesami Semen Nigrum
sweet, neutral
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Tonify Yin
CLASSICAL MANIFESTATIONS:
- Blurred vision
- Tinnitus
- Dizziness
- Inhibited lactation
- Headaches
- Numbness
- Constipation
- Dry stool
Hei Zhi Ma is sweet and neutral. It enters the large intestine, liver, and kidney systems. Its yin nourishing effect allows it to treat dry constipation in the large intestines. Its relationship to the liver and kidneys allows it to treat age related decline that affects the eyes and hearing.
Hei Zhi Ma is sometimes prescribed to patients for recovery after they have been ill.
Channels: liver, kidney, large intestine
COMMON APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL POSSIBILITIES:
- Hypoadrenia
- Decline of vision
- Poor memory
- Constipation
- Lactation difficulties
- Dysglycemia
Formulas:
- Qi Bao Mei Ran Da
- Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
- Xiang Feng San
Contraindications: do not prescribe Hei Zhi Ma to patients that present with diarrhea due to weak digestive function
Zoo Image: a conjoined turtle with glasses and ear muffs is painting a car blood red against the wind while filling the radiator intestines with water