The main functions of boiled cassia seed include:
1. Clearing heat and detoxicating: The cooked cassia seed has the effect of clearing heat and detoxicating, and is suitable for phlegm-dampness stagnation, sores on the mouth and tongue, etc.
2. Runchang laxative: cooked cassia seed is rich in mucus, which can increase intestinal lubrication and relieve constipation symptoms.
3. Improving eyesight: Cassia phenol in cooked Semen Cassiae can stimulate retina and macula, protect eyesight, and improve eye fatigue and blurred vision.
4. Conditioning liver and gallbladder: Cooked cassia seed can also improve liver and gallbladder function and relieve symptoms of liver and gallbladder discomfort.
The side effects of boiled cassia seed mainly include:
1. may cause diarrhea: the mucus in cooked cassia seed can increase the water content in intestinal cavity, sometimes causing slight diarrhea.
2. It may cause gastrointestinal discomfort: Some people may have gastrointestinal discomfort and nausea after drinking boiled cassia seed water, especially on an empty stomach.
3. It may affect the efficacy: the fried cassia seed contains some chemical components, which may react with other drugs and affect the efficacy.
4. Pregnant women should use it with caution: Pregnant women should use cooked Semen Cassiae with caution, because it has certain effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and promoting uterine contraction, which may cause adverse reactions. It is recommended that pregnant women use it under the guidance of a doctor.
Generally speaking, boiled cassia seed is more effective in soaking water, but there are also some side effects that need attention. Consult a professional doctor for evaluation and guidance before drinking.