Cassia seed (Juemingzi)
Pharmaceutical Name: Semen Sennae
Botanical Name: Cassia obtusifolia L. or Cassia tora L. (Fam. Caesalpiniaceae)
Common Name: Foetid Cassia seed
Source of Earliest Record: Shennong
Bencao Jing.
Part
Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The seeds are gathered in
autumn and dried in the sun.
Properties & Taste: Sweet, bitter
and slightly cold
Meridians: Liver and large intestine
Functions:
1. To clear heat in the liver and brighten the eyes; 2. To dispel wind and
clear heat; 3. To moisten the intestines and move feces
Indications & Combinations:
1. Upward disturbance of liver fire or
invasion of exogenous wind and heat manifested as red, swollen and painful eyes
and photophobia. Cassia seed (Juemingzi) is used with Chrysanthemum flower
(Juhua), Mulberry leaf (Sangye), Capejasmine (Zhizi) and Prunella spike
(Xiakucao).
2. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines.
Cassia seed (Juemingzi) can be used alone.
3. Hyperactivity of liver yang manifested as
dizziness, vertigo and blurred vision. Cassia seed (Juemingzi) is used with
Uncaria stem (Gouteng) and raw Oyster shell (Muli).
4. Deficient yin of the liver and kidneys
manifested as blurred vision and cataracts. Cassia seed (Juemingzi) is used
with Flattened milkvetch seed (Shayuanzi), Tribulus fruit (Baijili), Grossy
privet fruit (Nuzhenzi) and Wolfberry fruit (Gouqizi).
Dosage: 10-15 g.
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