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Cassia Seeds

Cassia Seeds is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Clear Heat and Drain Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat in the Qi Stage Liver Calming and Wind Extinguishing Herbs.” Source-described actions include Clears the Liver (Heat), clears the vision and benefits the eyes (Expels Wind-Heat); Calms the Liver and anchors Liver Yang; Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Clear Heat and Drain Fire: Herbs that Clear Heat in the Qi Stage Liver Calming and Wind Extinguishing Herbs
Nature
Slightly Cold / (Cool)
Flavor
Bitter, Sweet, Salty
Channels
Liver, Large Intestine, Kidney, (Gallbladder)

Source reference: American Dragon · Jue Ming Zi

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