Black Sesame paste is a Chinese recipe that can help treat premature graying and premature hair whitening.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, premature graying or premature hair whitening is usually due to liver blood deficiency. Black sesame seeds are effective in improving deficiency of blood and liver function. Black sesame seeds are also often used in anti-aging remedies.
How to make a black sesame paste
Ingredients:
Rice 1 cup
Black sesame seeds 1 cup
Sugar 3 table spoons (or to taste)
Directions:
– Soak rice in cold water for at least one hour
– Toast sesame seeds in a pan on low heat, string until they are fragrant, then remove and leave for cool
– Put the toasted sesame seeds, drained rice and 2 cups of cold water into a blender. Blend until you cannot see any whole sesame seed
– Pour the mixture into a pot, and add 2 more cups of water (depending on how thick you want the paste)
– Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Add sugar, and stir constantly until the mixture thickens and forms a grayish paste
– Turn off heat and serve warm
– Consume a bowl, once a day
Black sesame seeds are available at Asian markets.
Please note, you should not expect that your hair will turn black in a few days after eating black sesame paste. It takes time to treat premature graying and premature hair whitening.
For more information about natural remedies for hair care, go to Natural Remedies Center: http://www.naturalremediescenter.com/treat/hair-care/
