What are the benefits of drinking water infused with Cassia seeds?
Nov 25, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, drinking water infused with Cassia seeds (Semen Cassiae) may offer benefits such as clearing heat and improving vision, promoting bowel movement, assisting in lowering blood pressure and lipid levels, enhancing fat metabolism, and relieving internal heat. However, it is important to note that Cassia seeds have a slightly cold medicinal property, and individuals with weak spleen and stomach function should avoid long-term use. Additionally, women should avoid prolonged or excessive consumption to prevent potential effects on the menstrual cycle.
Generally, drinking water infused with cassia seeds (Jue Ming Zi) may offer benefits such as clearing heat and improving vision, promoting bowel movement, assisting in lowering blood pressure and lipids, enhancing fat metabolism, and relieving internal heat. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Vision Improvement: Cassia seeds are rich in vitamin A and other components beneficial to eye health. Long-term consumption of cassia seed water may help improve vision and relieve eye fatigue, making it suitable for individuals who spend extended periods in front of computer screens.
2. Laxative Effect: Cassia seeds contain components such as emodin and chrysophanol, which can stimulate intestinal motility, increase bowel movements, support intestinal health, aid in toxin elimination, and thereby alleviate constipation caused by intestinal dryness.
3. Blood Pressure and Lipid Reduction: Cassia seed tea can lower serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels, dilate blood vessels, assist in regulating blood pressure and lipid levels, and provide certain preventive and adjunctive therapeutic effects for cardiovascular diseases.
4. Fat Metabolism Promotion: Cassia seeds inhibit fat synthesis, promote fat breakdown and metabolism, reduce fat accumulation in the body, and aid in weight loss.
5. Heat Clearance and Fire Purging: Cassia seeds are slightly cold in nature and can be used to treat symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and sore throat caused by external wind-heat or excessive internal fire. During periods of high temperature or internal heat accumulation, drinking cassia seed tea can help clear heat and relieve physical discomfort.
However, it should be noted that cassia seeds are slightly cold in medicinal property and not recommended for long-term use by individuals with weak spleen and stomach function. Additionally, women should avoid long-term or excessive consumption to prevent potential effects on the menstrual cycle.
