Overview of the efficacy and functions of Cassia

Cassia cassia, also known as cassia seed, is a medicinal material commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to clear away heat and improve eyesight.Clear liver and improve eyesight, moisten intestines and relieve constipation, lower lipids and blood pressureMultiple functions. Its main active ingredients are anthraquinone compounds, such as chrysophanol, cassia, etc. Modern research has also found that it has certain auxiliary effects on cardiovascular health and vision protection. In terms of content structure, this article will unfold its traditional medicinal value, modern research applications, usage precautions and scientific basis in order to help readers fully understand this traditional Chinese medicinal material that is used both as medicine and food.

Traditional medicinal value: clearing the liver, improving eyesight, and laxative.

Cassia grass is listed as top grade in "Shen Nong's Materia Medica". It is traditionally believed to be slightly cold in nature and belongs to the liver and large intestine meridians.Relieve red, swollen and painful eyes and blurred visionWait for symptoms of liver fire inflammation. "Qianjin Prescription" of the Tang Dynasty records that its compatibility with chrysanthemum can enhance the effect of improving eyesight; in addition, because it is rich in dietary fiber and anthraquinones, it can gently promote intestinal peristalsis and improve constipation. It should be noted that people with spleen and stomach deficiency should use it with caution to avoid aggravating diarrhea.

Modern research: lipid-lowering, blood pressure lowering and antioxidant

Recent studies have shown that theChrysophanol, orange cassiaIngredients such as these can regulate blood lipid metabolism and help lower cholesterol (as shown in the table). Experiments by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences show that its extract has a mild antihypertensive effect on hypertensive model animals. In addition, its antioxidant properties may have potential benefits in delaying retinal aging, but more clinical data are needed to support it.

Precautions for use and scientific matching

Although Cassia has a wide range of effects, itNot suitable for long-term overdose, to avoid causing electrolyte imbalance. It is recommended that the daily dosage be controlled at 9-15 grams, which can be combined with wolfberry (nourishing the liver and kidneys) or hawthorn (aiding digestion) to balance its cold nature. Pregnant women and people with low blood pressure should use it under the guidance of a physician and avoid taking it with other laxatives.

Summary: Look at the application of Cassia rationally

Cassia cassia, as a traditional medicinal material, has a long-standing practical basis for its eyesight-improving and laxative effects, and modern research has provided part of the scientific basis for its lipid-lowering and other effects. When using, it must be combined with your physical condition and follow the"Appropriate amount for the disease"In principle, avoid blind pursuit of curative effect. Further clinical research is needed in the future to clarify its dosage and safety range.

Quote sources:

1. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 Edition (National Pharmacopoeia Commission)
2. Li Shizhen's "Compendium of Materia Medica"
3. "Research on Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine" Research Group of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (2019)