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Cassia seed jué míng zǐ · 决明子

Cassia obtusifolia

Nature and flavour. Sweet, bitter, salty, slightly cold; Liver and Large Intestine systems.

The name means "brightening the eyes"; also commonly used as a tea and as a pillow filling in China.

性味归经。甘、苦、咸,微寒;归肝、大肠经。

穴名意在"明目";在中国也常作茶饮与枕芯填充物。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. Has a laxative effect; long-term daily use is not advisable.

有缓泻作用,不宜长期每日服用。

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