Cassia seed, a common Chinese medicinal material, is also widely used in food and health products. It is the seed of Cassia in the family Cassiaceae and has a variety of effects. This article will comprehensively analyze the efficacy of Cassia sinensis from the aspects of clearing heat and dampness, brightening the eyes and moistening the intestines, lowering lipids and blood pressure, antioxidant and anti-tumor.
First of all, cassia has the effect of clearing away heat and dampness. Cassia has a cold and bitter taste, has the effect of clearing heat and dampness, can help the human body remove damp heat toxins, improve damp heat physique, and reduce inflammation and infection caused by damp heat. Therefore, cassia is often used for damp heat conditions, such as damp heat jaundice, eczema, etc.
Secondly, cassia has a significant health care effect on the eyes and intestines. Cassia seeds are rich in vitamin A and protein, which can nourish the eyes, improve eyesight, and prevent eye diseases. At the same time, the cellulose and plant mucus in cassia seeds can moisten the intestines and prevent constipation and intestinal diseases.
In addition, cassia seed also has the effect of lowering lipids and blood pressure. Studies have shown that the saponins in cassia can reduce serum total cholesterol and triglycerides, help prevent hyperlipidemia and hypertension, and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Cassia is also rich in a variety of antioxidants, such as vitamin E, polyphenolic compounds, etc., which can remove free radicals in the body, slow down aging, improve immunity, and prevent chronic diseases.
Finally, active ingredients such as emodin and chrysophanol in cassia have anti-tumor effects, which can inhibit the proliferation and metastasis of tumor cells and prevent the occurrence and development of tumors.
To sum up, cassia has a variety of effects such as clearing heat and dampness, brightening the eyes and moistening the intestines, lowering lipids and blood pressure, antioxidant and anti-tumor, etc., and has a positive effect on human health. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the appropriate amount when using cassia seeds, as excessive consumption may cause adverse reactions such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc. Therefore, it should be used with caution following the doctor's advice when using cassia. It is hoped that more studies will be conducted in the future to reveal the efficacy and mechanism of action of cassia seed, and provide more scientific basis for its clinical application and the development of health care products.