Cassia Seed Tea

Category: Herbal Tea

Herbal Tea Name: Cassia Seed Tea

Chinese Name: 决明子茶

Formula

30 grams of Cassia seeds.

Main Ingredients

How To Make

Sort the Cassia seeds to remove impurities, wash them thoroughly, sun-dry or oven-dry them, crush them, place them in a cup, pour boiling water over them, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes before drinking.

Efficacy

Clears the liver, improves vision, lowers lipids, and reduces blood pressure. Suitable for all types of hyperlipidemia.

Usage

Use as a tea substitute; drink frequently. Each bag can generally be steeped 3–5 times and should be consumed within the same day. Take daily; one course of treatment lasts 2 months.

Commentary

Cassia seeds (Jue-ming-zi) act as the chief herb; slightly cold and sweet, bitter, salty in character, it enters the Liver, Kidney, Large Intestine meridians, working chiefly to clear liver heat, brighten the eyes and moisten the intestines. No dedicated envoy herb appears in this recipe, the actions being balanced among the active ingredients themselves. The overall effect is to clear the liver, improves vision, lower lipids, reduce blood pressure, restoring balance within the dyslipidemia framework.

Cassia Seed Tea，From *Proven Tea, Decoction, and Soup Recipes for Common Ailments*,Clears the liver, improves vision, lowers lipids, and reduces blood pressure. Suitable for all types of hyperlipidemia.

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