Although raw cassia seeds can also be soaked in water, it is generally not recommended to use raw cassia seeds, not only because raw cassia seeds are cold and prone to diarrhea and discomfort when used improperly, but also because raw cassia seeds are hard in texture and it is difficult to separate out the effective components without frying. However, the texture of fried cassia seed is relatively crisp, and the ingredients are easy to be separated and utilized when soaked in water. In addition, the fried cassia seed also relieves some of the coldness, so it is recommended that cassia seed be cooked better.

2 How to distinguish between raw and cooked cassia seeds 1. From the appearance, raw cassia seeds are mostly bluish yellow, while cooked cassia seeds are mostly burnt yellow.

2. Distinguish raw and cooked cassia seed from taste. Raw cassia seed smells like some herbs, while cooked cassia seed smells fragrant and bitter.

3. Differentiate raw and cooked cassia seed from the efficacy. Raw cassia seed has a heavier coldness, so it has a stronger effect of moistening dryness and smoothing intestines. After frying, it can alleviate some coldness, which will cause less gastrointestinal irritation and is suitable for most cases.

3 How to fry raw cassia seeds 1. Clean the wok first, and there can be no oil residue in the wok, then dry the water stains in the wok with a cloth and put the raw cassia seeds into the wok.

2. Turn on a small fire and stir fry constantly. Be careful not to stir fry until the cassia seed is dark in color and slightly fragrant. Turn off the fire.

3. Spread out the fried cassia seed and cool it, then seal it in a dry container, and take part of it when you want to drink it.

4 How much advice10g should be put in cassia seed soaking water at a time?

Because soaking cassia seed in water is generally the best according to grams, the amount of soaking cassia seed in water should not be too much. If it is used in large quantities, the accumulation of cold gas will stimulate the stomach and consume yang. Generally, the dosage of cassia seed medicinal decoction is 9-15g, so the amount used by the general population is about10g. If it is increased at will, it may bring adverse effects on health. In addition, it is necessary to drink cassia seed.