Black sesame and black beans: A potent duo for kidney health

Black sesame and black beans are valuable, inexpensive traditional remedies used in teas or desserts to nourish blood, support kidney function, and enhance complexion.

Traditional physician Do Minh Tuan, from the Vietnam Association of Traditional Medicine, notes that people often seek expensive, rare medicinal herbs to boost their health. However, even small, inexpensive ingredients can effectively promote well-being if properly stored and prepared. Among these, black sesame and green-heart black beans are considered "golden foods" that strengthen kidneys and enhance internal immunity.

Black sesame is a valuable herb with a sweet taste and neutral properties, influencing the liver, kidney, lung, and spleen meridians. Its primary benefits include supporting kidney function, moisturizing the five internal organs, darkening hair and beard, and promoting a radiant complexion. Distinct from common black beans, green-heart black beans are known for activating blood circulation, detoxifying the body, clearing heat, making the body feel lighter, reducing internal heat, and significantly supporting metabolism and blood circulation.

Traditional physician Do Minh Tuan provides detailed instructions for their preparation and processing:

Step 1: Prepare ingredients. Select pure black sesame seeds that are small, firm, and plump, not hollow. Black beans should be uniform, revealing a distinct light green interior when broken in half. The mixing ratio is one part black sesame to one part black beans.

Step 2: Wash, dry, and roast. Thoroughly wash the seeds to remove dirt and any hollow ones, then dry them completely under the sun. Due to their differing sizes and structures, and thus different cooking times, it is crucial not to roast them together. Roast each type separately over low heat until a light aroma emerges. Avoid burning, as this will diminish the inherent moisturizing properties of the seeds.

Immediately after roasting, spread the hot seeds onto a clean cloth placed directly on a clean floor for 15-20 minutes. This process helps to neutralize any harsh energy generated by the roasting fire, making the resulting beverage milder and less "heating" to the body.

Step 3: How to use

Method 1: Prepare a health-cultivating tea. Take a small handful of each ingredient, place them in a teapot, and steep with boiling water like regular tea. Drink this daily in place of plain water.

Method 2: Make nutritional powder. Grind the roasted and earth-cooled mixture into a fine powder. Each morning, mix 2-3 teaspoons of this powder with warm water and drink it on an empty stomach. This is the optimal time for the metabolic system to fully absorb the nutrients.

It is important to remember that health cultivation is a journey requiring daily patience. The methods described are for proactive health maintenance and do not replace specific medical treatments for existing conditions.

If you are experiencing more severe symptoms such as back pain, knee fatigue, intense hot flashes, chronic insomnia, or irregular fluctuations between feeling hot and cold, it is advisable to seek professional medical examination for specialized treatment.