What are the functions of Cassia seed

Determinant is a common herb and also a medicinal material. Cassia seed has a relatively good effect on the human body, so some friends use Cassia seed to soak in water and drink it in their lives, which can have the effect of moistening the intestines, promoting bowel movements and lowering blood lipids.

Cassia seed knowledge introduction:

Cassia seeds are the mature seeds of Cassia tora and Cassia spp., both of which belong to the leguminous family. Cassia is an annual semi-shrubby herb that grows under sparse woods on hills, roadsides and hillsides. It is cultivated or wild in all provinces of northern and southern my country; Cassia tora grows on hillsides and river banks, and is distributed in North China, Central South, Southwest China, Liaoning, Jilin, Hebei, Shanxi and other places. Cultivated or wild.

The fruit is harvested in late autumn when it matures and the pods turn yellow-brown. The whole plant is cut and dried, the seeds are removed, impurities are removed, and then it is dried in the sun.

Cassia seed is the mature seed of Cassia tora, also known as Cassia tora. "Shennong's Herbal Classic" records that Cassia seed is sweet, bitter and slightly cold in nature, and enters the liver, gallbladder and kidney meridians. It has the functions of clearing the liver and improving eyesight, moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, lowering fat and losing weight. It can be used for headaches, dizziness, red and blurred eyes, constipation, etc. In recent years, it has also been used clinically to treat hypertension.

Cassia seed contains anthraglycosides, which produce rhein, rhein methyl ether, rhein, chrysophanol and glucose after decomposition. Experiments have shown that Cassia seed has the effects of lowering blood pressure, lowering blood lipids, and having antibacterial effects, and has a certain effect in treating hyperlipidemia. In addition to medicinal ingredients, Cassia seed also contains a variety of vitamins and rich amino acids, carbohydrates, etc. In recent years, its health care function has received increasing attention. Drinking it regularly will have a good effect on constipation.

It should be noted that people with diarrhea and low blood pressure should use Cassia seed preparations with caution. Cassia seed tea is regarded as "eye-brightening eight-treasure tea" by office white-collar workers for its medicinal value of improving eyesight and clearing the liver. However, its side effect of "mainly causing purgation" must be taken seriously by pregnant women. The latest research finds that long-term drinking may cause irregular menstruation at the least, and abnormal endometrium at the worst, thus inducing premature birth. The laxative effect of Cassia seed is slightly stronger, but it can be reduced after being properly fried. It is also crispy and easy to crush and fry out the effective ingredients.