The Efficacy and Functions of Cassia Seed Combined with Lycium
My father had a physical examination at the hospital recently, and the results indicated his blood pressure was slightly high, although not too severe. After returning home, my mother often prepared a herbal tea using Cassia seeds and wolfberries (goji berries), claiming it could help lower blood pressure. I would like to ask if consuming these ingredients in this way offers any additional health benefits.
Doctor's answer (1)
Functions and benefits of combining cassia seeds with wolfberry mainly include the following aspects:
1. Nourishing the liver and kidneys: Wolfberry is rich in various amino acids, trace elements, polysaccharides, and other nutritional components. It can nourish the liver and kidneys, enhance immunity, and improve symptoms caused by liver and kidney deficiencies.
2. Protecting vision: Cassia seeds contain abundant vitamin A-like substances that benefit eye health, help relieve symptoms such as dry eyes and eye fatigue, and are suitable for people who spend long hours in front of computer or mobile phone screens.
3. Anti-oxidation and anti-aging: Components in wolfberry such as Lycium barbarum polysaccharides and carotenoids have strong antioxidant properties, effectively removing free radicals, delaying the cellular aging process, and playing a positive role in preventing cardiovascular diseases and enhancing the body's disease resistance.
4. Lowering blood pressure and promoting diuresis: Certain components in cassia seeds can dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure, while simultaneously promoting the elimination of excess fluid from the body, thus providing auxiliary therapeutic effects for patients with hypertension.
