Walnut and Black Sesame Paste
Ingredients
- Walnut kernels 20g
- Black sesame 10g
- Japonica rice flour as needed (optional, to thicken)
Principle
Walnut tonifies kidney and warms lung; black sesame tonifies liver and kidney and enriches essence and blood. “Kidney governs bone and generates marrow”—together they tonify kidney and benefit marrow (syndrome differentiation required).
Effects & uses
Daily adjunct for cognitive decline, especially with deficiency constipation (dry, weak stools) (syndrome differentiation required). Not a substitute for medication or cognitive rehabilitation.
Method
- Dry-roast walnut and black sesame; grind to fine powder and mix.
- Take 20–30g per serving; blend with warm water or warm milk.
How to use
- Once morning and evening daily.
Caution
Spleen deficiency with loose stools—avoid large amounts. A daily food-care recipe; not a substitute for medication.
Source
Ming Pao News, “Diet matched to constitution,” and related compilations. Pending manual verification.