Overview of the health benefits of cassia seed tea

Cassia seed tea is a health-preserving tea made from the traditional Chinese medicine Cassia seed as the main raw material. It has the functions of clearing the liver and improving eyesight, moistening the intestines and laxative, lowering fat and blood pressure, etc. It is suitable for people with long-term eye problems, constipation and high blood pressure. Its core functions include:Eye protection(Rich in vitamin A),Laxative(containing anthraquinones),Regulate blood lipids(lowers cholesterol). The secondary functions involve antioxidant, assisting in weight loss, etc. Please note that people with spleen and stomach deficiency should use it with caution.

Clear liver and improve eyesight, relieve eye fatigue

The most significant health-preserving effect of cassia seed tea isEye protection. The traditional Chinese medicine classic "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that Cassia seeds "can cause blue blindness and cataracts, red eyes and painful tears." Modern research also shows that it is rich in vitamin A and zinc, which can relieve dry eye syndrome and blurred vision. The "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" mentions that chrysophanol and other ingredients in cassia seeds can improve eye microcirculation and are suitable for people who use computers for a long time and stay up late. When drinking, it can be combined with wolfberry to enhance the effect of improving eyesight.

Loosens the intestines and improves digestive function

in cassia seed teaAnthraquinones(such as emodin) can gently stimulate intestinal peristalsis and relieve constipation. Experiments by the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences show that after 1-2 weeks of continuous consumption, 85% of patients with mild constipation improved their symptoms (data source: "Chinese Herbal Medicine" 2020). However, it should be noted that the daily dosage is recommended not to exceed 10 grams. Excessive dosage may cause diarrhea. People with weak and cold constitution can use red dates to neutralize the cold nature.

Assist in regulating blood lipids and blood pressure

CassiaPhytosterolsandunsaturated fatty acidsHelps lower LDL cholesterol. A study by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine found that daily drinking of cassia seed tea can help reduce blood lipids (by about 10%-15%). In addition, its potassium content is high, which has certain benefits for patients with high blood pressure. However, it should be emphasized that this effect is an auxiliary effect and cannot replace drug treatment.

Comprehensive suggestions and precautions

As a traditional health drink, cassia seed tea is suitable for daily conditioning of sub-healthy people, but it needs to be selected according to the physical constitution:People with strong liver fireCan be brewed separately;Weak spleen and stomachIt is recommended to pair it with tangerine peel or brown sugar. Common products on the market include Tongrentang Cassia Seed Tea Bags, Tianfu Tea Cassia Seed Combination Tea, etc. (see table). It is necessary to avoid drinking on an empty stomach, and pregnant women and people with low blood pressure should use with caution.

Quote sources:

1. "Compendium of Materia Medica" Li Shizhen (Ming Dynasty), entry on Cassia seed
2. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 edition, chapter on the pharmacological effects of Cassia seeds
3. "Chinese Herbal Medicine" Journal of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences (Issue 12, 2020)
4. "Clinical Observation Report on Traditional Chinese Medicine Healthy Tea" by Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (2019)