Black Sesame Dessert for Constipation

By Vicky Chan of NourishU

Black Sesame Dessert for Constipation

this pretty image from anediblemosaic.com

Symptoms

Difficulty in eliminating the bowels due to lack of energy after prolonged sickness or old age, swelling of abdomen, lack of appetite.

Therapeutic Effects

Lubricate dryness, nourish liver and kidney, relieve heat in blood, strengthen lung energy and improve qi, darken hair and promote yin energy.

this lovely image from humboldtherbals.com

Ingredients

• Astragalus (huang qi) 黃耆- 24gm
• Black sesame - 120gm
• Honey - 40gm

Directions

1. Rinse astragalus and simmer in 3 cups of water for about 45 minutes to 1 cup of tea. Strain and set aside.
2. Rinse sesame and put in a grinder with half cup of water and grind to a paste.
3. Cook the paste with the astragalus tea and add honey to serve.

Eat 2-3 times a week until symptoms are gone.

Enjoy!

*the lovely featured image from Miss Wong's Kitchen

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