What are the effects and side effects of stir-fried cassia seeds?

Cassia seed is a common Chinese medicine. It has many functions in treating diseases. It can treat high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia. It is also very effective in treating constipation. If you usually suffer from deficiency of qi and blood, you can also use Cassia seed for conditioning and treatment. Of course, you should also be aware of some of the side effects of Cassia seed. It is a slightly cold medicine and should be used less by people with weak spleen and stomach.

1. Cassia seed has many medical and health functions.

For example, to treat high blood pressure, you can take an appropriate amount of Cassia seeds, fry them until they turn yellow, then grind them into powder, add sugar and take it with boiling water, 3 grams each time, 3 times a day; or use 15 grams of Cassia seeds and 9 grams of Prunella Vulgaris to decoct them in water and take them.

2. Treat hyperlipidemia,

You can take 15 grams each of Cassia seed, Alisma orientalis, 12 grams of red peony root, 9 grams each of Ganoderma lucidum and hawthorn, take one dose per day, decocted in water twice; or take 30 grams of raw Cassia seed, 20 grams each of raw hawthorn and Pueraria root, decocted in water.

3. Treat constipation or habitual constipation

You can take 10-15 grams of stir-fried Cassia seeds and 10 grams of rock sugar, brew with boiling water as tea, one dose per day, and brew three times each dose; or take 10-15 grams of crushed stir-fried Cassia seeds and boil in water for about 10 minutes, add 20-30 grams of honey and stir well, take one dose every morning or divide it into morning and evening. For habitual constipation in the elderly, you can also take 15 grams of fried Cassia seeds or crushed Cassia seeds and make tea directly until the tea becomes colorless.

4. Treating the elderly with yin deficiency and blood deficiency

You can add 9 grams of wolfberry, 5 grams each of chrysanthemum and raw rehmannia to soak and drink together; if the elderly have symptoms of qi deficiency, it is advisable to add 3 grams of raw sun-dried ginseng to soak and drink together. Drinking Cassia tea not only helps the elderly to have smooth bowel movements, but also has health benefits such as improving eyesight, lowering blood pressure, and regulating lipids. It should be noted that people with severe qi deficiency and loose stools should not use this product.

side effect

1. Cassia seed is slightly cold

People who are prone to diarrhea, stomach pain, etc. should not drink this tea. It should be noted that people with diarrhea and low blood pressure should use Cassia seed preparations with caution. Its "laxative" side effect must be taken seriously by pregnant women. The latest research shows that long-term drinking may cause irregular menstruation at the very least, or even abnormal endometrium at the worst, thus inducing premature birth.

2. People with Qi deficiency and loose stools should not use this medicine

The biggest side effect of Cassia Seed (Cassia Herba) may be laxative and intestinal lubrication, but generally there will be no other problems, but it is not suitable for people with Qi deficiency and loose stools. This medicine does have a good weight loss effect, and it can also be used with raw hawthorn to enhance the weight loss effect.