Dried Hemp Seeds (Huo Ma Ren)

Alias:
Hemp Seed, Ma Zi, Fire Hemp Seed

Properties:
Sweet, Moistening, Warm

Pharmacological Effects:

• Hemp seed has the effects of moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, clearing heat and detoxifying, relieving pain, and nourishing the skin.
• Modern studies show that hemp seed is rich in oils, proteins, and dietary fiber, providing excellent laxative properties, commonly used to treat constipation and dryness of the intestines, resulting in difficulty passing stools.
• Hemp seeds contain unsaturated fatty acids, such as linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, which are beneficial for cardiovascular health. They help lower blood lipids, possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, aid in lowering blood pressure, and prevent heart disease.
• Hemp seeds also exhibit anti-inflammatory effects, helping to relieve pain and swelling caused by inflammation, and are beneficial for conditions like arthritis and rheumatism.
• Additionally, hemp seeds have notable beauty and skin-nourishing properties. They help moisturize the skin, delay aging, reduce skin dryness, and improve skin texture.
• Hemp seeds are also widely used to enhance immunity, relieve stress and fatigue, and have mild antidepressant properties.
• Suitable for treating symptoms such as constipation, intestinal dryness, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and dry skin.