The Effects and Benefits of Hemp Seed
Disease description:
I often have dry bowel movements and sometimes go four days without a bowel movement, with a sensation of gas moving around in my abdomen. My TCM practitioner advised me to take hemp seeds (Huoma Ren). What are the effects and benefits of hemp seeds?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yan Xinpeng
The effects and benefits of hemp seed (Huoma Ren) are numerous. First, it moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements. Additionally, hemp seed can nourish deficiencies due to physical weakness and help repair myocardial tissue. Women often suffer from constipation after childbirth, and elderly individuals with yin deficiency and fluid insufficiency may also experience dry stools and difficulty defecating—hemp seed can be taken in such cases. Rich in oils, hemp seed is highly effective for lubricating the intestines. When combined with peach kernel (Taoren) and Chinese angelica (Danggui) in herbal formulations, its laxative effect is enhanced. Moreover, hemp seed can nourish yin and enrich the blood, making it suitable for those with deficiency of qi and blood, particularly individuals experiencing premature graying or dull, yellowish hair.
