Ma You

麻油

Name

Ma You (Oleum Sesami)

Property

Sweet, cool.

Actions

Remove toxicity, promote tissue regernation, moisten dryness and relax the bowel.

Indications

Constipation, sores and boils, tinea, scabies, ulceration, indigestion, ascariasis, chapped skin.

Dosage and administration

Both oral administration or external application is ok.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated in case of spleen deficiency and loose stool.