Can Cassia Seed Tea Relieve Constipation and Help Lose Weight? 4 types of people should not use it indiscriminately! Chinese medicine doctor Kang Hanjing: Doing this will double the effect

Cassia seed is a very common Chinese medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. There are also many elders who say that "drinking Cassia seed tea can clear liver fire, relieve summer heat, relieve constipation, and help lose weight." Does the tiny Cassia seed really have such magical effects? How should I drink it? Is it suitable for everyone? Let’s listen to what Chinese medicine practitioner Kang Hanjing has to say!

Cassia seeds not only relieve constipation and help lose weight, but also relieve summer heat and headaches

Chinese medicine practitioner Kang Hanjing said that Cassia seeds are the seeds of the Chinese herbal medicine Cassia. Although it is small, Cassia seed was listed as a top-grade product in the "Shennong Bencao Jing". It is believed that moderate consumption of Cassia seed can reduce internal heat, make the body light and healthy. Therefore, it does make sense that modern people use it to relieve heat and help lose weight. Cassia seed is slightly cold in nature and has a sweet and salty taste, so it is also very suitable for making tea. One cup of it can completely relieve the heat.

The benefits of Cassia seed are not limited to these! Cassia seed belongs to the liver, kidney and large intestine meridians, and has the effect of clearing away wind-heat in the liver meridian and benefiting kidney essence. Wind-heat in the liver meridian can easily disturb the head and face, which may cause symptoms such as headaches and soaring blood pressure. At the same time, the liver opens up to the eyes, so it may also cause uncomfortable reactions such as red, swollen and painful eyes, and tears in the wind. If Cassia seeds are used in cooking in moderation, they can dispel wind-heat, replenish kidney essence, and achieve the benefits of clearing the liver, improving eyesight, and clearing the head and face.

Cassia seed is the seed of the Chinese herbal medicine Cassia. Although it is small, Cassia seed was listed as a top-grade product in the "Shennong Bencao Jing". It is believed that moderate consumption of Cassia seed can reduce internal heat, make the body light and healthy.

In addition, Cassia seed has a cool and moist nature and has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. It is suitable for people with habitual constipation problems such as heat-stagnation constipation and irritable bowel constipation. It is also less likely to have the abdominal pain side effect that is common with general laxative drugs. In particular, for those who are suffering from constipation due to decreased food intake, less stool volume, and less intestinal irritation during the weight loss period, moderate consumption has the benefit of helping to maintain smooth intestinal flow. In addition, for those who suffer from oropharyngeal erosion and ulcers caused by radiotherapy, as well as swallowing pain, drinking Cassia seed tea in moderation or gargling with it can also help relieve discomfort.

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Cassia seed should not exceed 30 grams per day, and more if fried.

However, Chinese medicine practitioner Kang Hanjing mentioned that although Cassia seed has many benefits, if people want to make their own Cassia seed tea, they should still pay more attention to the dosage. The commonly used dosage of Cassia seed is about 10 to 15 grams. If you want to avoid mild diarrhea after drinking it, it is recommended to buy and select fried Cassia seed. Because after frying Cassia seed, its slightly cold nature can be improved, most of the laxative components will be destroyed, and the symptoms of diarrhea after taking it will be alleviated.

It is also recommended to crush the Cassia seeds slightly before making tea to increase the release of effective ingredients, and then soak them in appropriate amount of hot water for about 15 minutes before drinking. If it is a deficiency-type constipation for the elderly, it is recommended to add 3 grams of Codonopsis pilosula in addition to fried Cassia seeds to take care of the spleen and stomach. For patients with more severe heat-induced constipation, 20 to 25 grams of raw Cassia seeds can be considered to improve the effect. However, it should be noted that according to the domestic database of medicinal and edible substances, the recommended daily intake of Cassia seed per person should not exceed 30 grams to avoid possible side effects.

Can everyone drink Cassia Seed Tea? Chinese medicine practitioners remind 4 types of people not to use it indiscriminately

In addition to paying attention to the dosage, Chinese medicine practitioner Kang Hanjing also reminds that not every body type is suitable for drinking Cassia seed tea. In particular, the following four types of people should not use it indiscriminately. Even for people with suitable physiques, the frequency of drinking may vary depending on the season and other external environmental changes:

Category 1: People with weak temper

Since Cassia seed is slightly cold in nature and has cooling and laxative effects, it is a rare health herb for people suffering from constipation. However, for those who suffer from spleen deficiency, stomach pain, and diarrhea, drinking it as a beverage may aggravate the symptoms.

Since Cassia seed is slightly cold in nature and has cooling and laxative effects, it is a rare health herb for people suffering from constipation. However, for those who suffer from spleen deficiency, stomach pain, and diarrhea, drinking it as a beverage may aggravate the symptoms.

Category 2: People with low blood pressure

Cassia seed can help regulate high blood pressure, but if your blood pressure is already low, drinking cassia seed tea may make the low blood pressure problem worse, causing symptoms such as dizziness, general weakness, fatigue, blurred vision, etc., so you should be more careful.

Category 3 / Pregnant women

Modern pharmacology has also discovered that Cassia seed has the effect of contracting the uterus. Therefore, in order to avoid abnormal uterine contractions in pregnant mothers, it is not recommended for pregnant women to take it.

Category 4: Before and after menstruation

The reason why women should avoid taking Cassia seeds before and after their menstrual period is mainly because Cassia seeds are slightly cold in nature. If you drink it during menstruation or in the week before menstruation, it will make menstrual blood flow unsmoothly, affect the discharge of menstrual blood, increase the possibility of dysmenorrhea, and also increase the risk of diarrhea discomfort during menstruation.

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The most important thing is that with the change of seasons, the frequency of drinking Cassia seed also needs to be adjusted. For example, in summer it can be taken once every 1 to 2 days, while in winter it may need to be extended to once every 3 to 4 days. No matter how good something is, it should be used in moderation. Do not drink Cassia seed as water every day. After all, Cassia seed has a cold nature. If used in large quantities and for a long time, it may damage the spleen and stomach, or cause irregular menstruation in women and abnormal production of the endometrium. It is worth noting.

Raw Cassia Seed Pillows are used to soothe the nerves and help you sleep. Cleaning and maintenance are safer this way

In addition to making tea, raw Cassia seeds can also be used externally as pillows, which also has health benefits. The Song Dynasty writer Huang Tingjian wrote in his poem "Growing Cassia Seed": "The pillow bag replaces the bent arms, and I sleep sweetly listening to the fragrance of flowers. My old eyes have some strength left, and reading has become an addiction." The pillow bag here refers to the Cassia seed pillow. Cassia seed has a refreshing taste and helps to relax. It is also particularly suitable for headaches and insomnia caused by hyperactivity of liver yang. Its slightly hard texture can also be used to massage the acupoints of the head and neck. It can not only clear away heat and calm the mind, but also improve eyesight and aid sleep.

In addition to making tea, raw Cassia seeds can also be used externally as pillows, which also has health benefits.

Chinese medicine practitioner Kang Hanjing suggests that friends who suffer from insomnia and difficulty falling asleep may want to try making a homemade cassia seed pillow. The only thing to note is that it is recommended that people wash the outer pillowcase every week and expose the inner Cassia seed core to the sun to avoid mold and insects. In addition, people should be reminded that due to the long-term contact between Cassia seeds and skin through the sense of smell, the human body can also be affected by certain medicinal gases. Therefore, it is better for people with the unsuitable physical conditions mentioned in the previous paragraph to avoid using Cassia seeds pillows.