Sesame Soy Milk,From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Helps prevent osteoporosis, nourishes the liver and kidneys, and moistens dryness while promoting bowel movements. Suitable for all types of osteoporosis; particularly recommended for those experiencing dizziness, premature graying of hair, and constipation
Sesame Soy Milk
Herbal Tea Name: Sesame Soy Milk
Chinese Name: 芝麻豆奶汁
Formula
40 grams of soybeans, 15 grams of ground black sesame seeds, 30 grams of white sugarMain Ingredients
How To Make
Rinse the soybeans thoroughly, soak them in 500 milliliters of clean water overnight, then grind them into a paste. Strain out the soy pulp using several layers of clean cheesecloth. Bring the soy milk to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add white sugar and ground black sesame seeds, stir well, and it’s ready.
Efficacy
Helps prevent osteoporosis, nourishes the liver and kidneys, and moistens dryness while promoting bowel movements. Suitable for all types of osteoporosis; particularly recommended for those experiencing dizziness, premature graying of hair, and constipation
Usage
Take one dose in the morning and one in the evening
Commentary
Ground black sesame seeds hold the chief position in this formula, anchoring the herbal tea formula overall action. Soybeans (Huang-dou) fill the deputy position; neutral and sweet in character, it travels through the Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine meridians to tonify the spleen, remove dampness and moisten dryness. White sugar (Bai-tang) stands as the harmonizing envoy, working to moisten and harmonize the formula and unite the separate actions into one. Working as one, the formula helps prevent osteoporosis, nourish the liver and kidneys, moisten dryness while promoting bowel movements, thereby targeting the yin pattern that underlies the complaint.