For autumn health preservation, is nourishing the lungs enough? Traditional Chinese medicine believes that tonifying the kidneys in early autumn can enhance the body's ability to resist cold.
Black foods are generally rich in trace elements and vitamins and have a nourishing and protective effect on the body's kidney energy. The "Five Blacks," such as black rice, black beans, black sesame, black jujube, and walnuts, are the most typical examples. Among them, black sesame offers the best value. Experts explain that black sesame is mild in nature and sweet in flavor, and it has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys and moistening the five organs. It is also beneficial for dietary therapy and health care for dizziness, white hair, hair loss, soreness in the lower back and knees, and dryness-induced constipation caused by insufficient liver and kidney essence and blood. In addition, black sesame is very helpful for delaying aging, enhancing the body's vitality, and beautifying the skin. However, although black sesame is good, there are certain taboos when consuming it. Some people should not eat it in large quantities, and it is not recommended for some to consume it at all. Experts say that black sesame contains a large amount of fat and has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. Excessive consumption by people with chronic enteritis or diarrhea can lead to more frequent loose stools.
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"Although black sesame has the effect of promoting hair growth and darkening hair, it is mainly effective for hair loss and white hair caused by kidney deficiency," experts say. For severe hair loss caused by necrosis of hair follicles, black sesame has little effect. Patients with seborrheic alopecia, if they consume it in large quantities, can lead to endocrine disorders, an oily scalp, and worsen hair loss.