Does Cassia seed clear liver fire?
Disease description:
I’ve recently experienced excessive liver fire, constipation, and insomnia. I’m considering steeping cassia seeds (Cassia obtusifolia) in hot water to drink. Does cassia seed help clear liver fire?
Cassia seeds can help clear liver fire. As a traditional Chinese medicine, cassia seeds possess properties that reduce liver fire, clear heat and detoxify, clear the liver and improve vision, promote diuresis, and moisten the intestines to relieve constipation. They can alleviate symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, oral or tongue ulcers, insomnia, constipation, and dry stools; thus, cassia seeds are effective in clearing liver fire. Cassia seeds may be steeped in hot water for drinking, or—under the guidance of a qualified physician—combined with other herbs for administration.