What are the effects and functions of Cassia tora?

Cassia tora is what we call Cassia seed. Everyone should know that Cassia seed has many functions. The most common one is that it is effective in treating constipation. In fact, it has many other functions and effects, such as lowering blood lipids, treating high blood pressure, and insomnia and forgetfulness.

1. Lipid-lowering

1. Take 6 grams each of lotus leaf, cassia seed, hawthorn and zelan, decoct in water and drink as tea.

2. Add 30 grams of hawthorn and 15 grams of cassia seed to 1000 ml of water, boil it in water and drink it as tea.

2. Treating Hypertension

1. Take an appropriate amount of Cassia seeds, fry them until they turn yellow, then mash them into coarse powder. Soak them in boiled water and drink, 3 grams each time, 3 times a day.

2. Take 15 grams of Cassia Seed and 10 grams of Prunella Vulgaris, decocted in water, 1 dose per day for 1 month.

3. Treating malnutrition in children

Grind 10 grams of Cassia seed into powder, mash 1 chicken liver, add a little white wine and mix into cakes, then steam and eat.

4. Treat habitual constipation

Take 30 grams of Cassia seed, brew with boiling water, and drink as tea.

5. Treat chronic bronchitis

30 grams of Lithospermum officinale and 25 grams of Cassia seed, decocted in water and taken, 1 dose per day.

6. Treat hyperlipidemia

Take 15g each of Cassia seed and Artemisia capillaris, decoct in water and drink frequently. 30 days is a course of treatment.

7. Treat corneal ulcer

Take 15 grams each of gentian, chrysanthemum, cassia seed and 12 grams of moutan bark. Decoct in water and take in two doses until the condition is cured.

8. Treat insomnia, forgetfulness, irritability and anger

Boil 15 grams of Cassia seeds in water to extract the juice, add 1 pig heart (sliced) and 100 grams of lotus seeds with cores, cook together into a soup, add a little salt to season and serve.