black sesame

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hēi zhī ma

黑芝麻

immunity
balance
relaxation
energy

origin/history

  • sesame plant is native to the Sunda Islands of Indonesia and is one of the oldest cultivated plant seeds in history
  • back sesame seeds have been used in China for over 5,000 years

benefits/uses

  • supports immune system
  • reduces stress
  • source of antioxidants
  • anti-inflammatory properties
  • promotes healthy hair and skin
  • regulates hormonal balance

ways to consume

  • added to dessert soup with sugar and flour
  • sprinkled onto salads, vegetables, and noodle and rice dishes
  • processed into a milk or tahini paste
  • used in baked goods

fun fact

  • black sesame seeds are the whole seed harvested from the sesame plant

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