Health Benefits of Drinking Cassia Seed and Lotus Leaf Infusion
Apr 21, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
1. Lipid-lowering effect: Cassia seed and lotus leaf tea inhibits the elevation of serum cholesterol and the formation of atherosclerotic plaques, making it effective in treating hyperlipidemia and fatty liver disease.
2. Lubricating the intestines and promoting bowel movements: Cassia seed and lotus leaf tea has a heat-clearing and intestinal-lubricating effect, suitable for treating constipation caused by internal heat and intestinal dryness.
3. Clearing liver fire and improving vision: Tea brewed from cassia seed and lotus leaf exerts a pronounced effect in clearing liver heat and enhancing visual acuity.
Lotus leaf and cassia seed tea is suitable for a relatively broad range of individuals. For example, office workers who spend long hours in front of computers and students constantly preparing for exams—both groups often experience prolonged mental tension. Their days are typically packed with work, meetings, and classes, leaving little time to relax. Brewing a pot of lotus leaf and cassia seed tea can help calm the mind, soothe the nerves, and alleviate fatigue. So, what are the health benefits of drinking lotus leaf and cassia seed infusion?
Health Benefits of Lotus Leaf and Cassia Seed Infusion
1. Lowers blood lipid levels: Lotus leaf and cassia seed tea helps suppress elevated serum cholesterol levels and inhibits the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. It may therefore be used in managing hyperlipidemia and fatty liver disease.
2. Moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movement: Cassia seeds contain emodin, which exerts a heat-clearing and intestinal-lubricating effect, making this infusion beneficial for treating constipation caused by internal heat and intestinal dryness.
3. Clears liver heat and improves vision: Lotus leaf and cassia seed tea has pronounced effects in clearing liver heat and enhancing visual acuity. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as red, swollen, or painful eyes and blurred vision resulting from wind-heat invading the liver meridian. It also provides noticeable relief for various eye disorders—including night blindness (qing mang), dry or gritty eyes, conjunctival membranes (bai mo), and ocular redness and pain.
Both lotus leaf and cassia seed are classified in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as cold- and cool-natured herbs. Individuals with deficient constitutions—particularly those with weak spleen and stomach function—may experience adverse effects after consuming this infusion, such as abdominal distension or pain, due to potential damage to the digestive system. Therefore, people with frail constitutions should avoid drinking lotus leaf and cassia seed tea. Additionally, because cassia seed promotes bowel motility, individuals suffering from loose stools or chronic diarrhea may find their symptoms exacerbated upon consumption; thus, they should also refrain from using this herbal infusion.
The above outlines the primary health benefits—and contraindications—of lotus leaf and cassia seed infusion. We hope this information proves helpful to you.
