Can people with gout drink cassia seed tea?

Gout patients can drink cassia seeds. Cassia seed is a common traditional Chinese herb that has multiple functions, including clearing liver heat to improve vision and moistening the intestines to relieve constipation. For patients with gout, moderate consumption of cassia seeds generally will not aggravate the condition. On the contrary, due to its effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and removing dampness, it may help facilitate the excretion of uric acid and thus alleviate symptoms of gout. It should be noted, however, that if patients are allergic to cassia seeds, they should avoid drinking it to prevent adverse reactions such as skin itching and swelling. In addition, gout patients should also pay attention to dietary adjustments in daily life, avoiding high-purine foods such as animal offal and seafood, in order to reduce fluctuations in uric acid levels and maintain good health.