Jue Ming Zi (Cassia or Foetid Cassia Seeds)
Herb 4 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire
Channels:
LIV, KI, LI.
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cool
Latin:
Semen Cassiae Torae
Chinese:
决明子
Tone Marks:
jué míng zĭ
Translation:
Seeds of Realized Brightness
Buy This Herb
Get free shipping from
our partners at CHD
our partners at CHD
Chinese Herb Actions
-
Clears Wind-Heat in the Liver and Brightens the Eyes
For Wind-Heat in the Liver channel causing red and itchy eyes, sensitivity to light and excessive lacrimation. - Clears Internal Heat in the Liver Channel
For Liver Yang rising affecting the eyes. Recently used to lower high Blood pressure and Blood cholesterol levels. - Moistens the Intestines
For dry stool or chronic constipation from Liver Yin deficiency.
Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions
- Do not use in cases of diarrhea. Do not use with Semen Cannabis (huo ma ren), or in cases of low blood pressure.
Herb-Drug Interactions
- Section not completed...
Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose
- Section not completed...
Chinese Herb Dosage
- 9-15 grams, up to 30 grams if used alone.
- Part used: seed.
Chinese Herb Notes
- Dry-fry for eye problems due to liver and kidney deficiency.
