Cassia Seed Extract
Category: Synergy Complexes
- Effective component: Contains emodin, chrysophanol, physcion, obtusin, obtusifolin, and their glycosides.
- Latin name: Semen Cassiae
- Plant source: This product is the dried ripe seed of Cassia obtusifolia L. or Cassia tora L. of the Leguminosae family.
- Properties: brown powder
- Ratio: 5:01
- Testing method: TLC
Description
It is used to treat liver-heat induced red eyes, wind-heat induced red eyes, as well as liver and kidney yin deficiency with blurred vision. For deficiency syndromes, it is often combined with liver-nourishing and vision-improving herbs. It also has the effect of moistening the intestines to relieve constipation, making it suitable for treating intestinal dryness and constipation.