Properties, Actions, Indications, etc. Category: Clear Heat Drain Fire
English: Cassia Seed Pinyin: Jue Ming Zi Pharmaceutical: Semen Cassiae
Organs: Liver • Kidney • Large Intestine Temperature: Cold
Taste: Bitter • Salty • Sweet Toxicity:
Patterns:Excessive interior heat
Actions: Clear heat • Drain fire • High fever • Clear red, swollen eyes • Dispel liver wind heat • Calms liver • Reduce headache and dizziness from ascending liver yang • Moisten intestines • Unblock bowels • Lower atherosclerosis • Lower blood Pressure • Lower serum cholesterol
Indications: Severe fever without chills • Severe thirst • Flooding pulse • Heat in Yang Ming channels • Viscous sputum • Profuse sweating • Red tongue • Yellow coating
Contraindications: Cold and deficiency of Spleen and Stomach • Low blood pressure • Spleen deficiency
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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