Where is the producing area of cassia seeds? A detailed introduction to the distribution of the main producing areas

Cassia seeds are a very common and important medicinal material in daily life, with certain nutritional value and medicinal value. Many people use cassia seeds to maintain their health. So what are the producing areas of cassia seeds?

1. Producing areas of cassia seeds

Cassia seed commodities come from both wild and cultivated varieties. Cassia obtusifolia and Cassia tora are distributed in most parts of the country, and are mainly produced in Bengbu, Wuhu, Heqing and Hefei in Anhui; Wenjiang, Jintang and Shiqi in Sichuan; Qingyuan, Gaoyao and Deqing in Guangdong; Jianqiao in Zhejiang and other places. They are also produced in Guangxi and other regions.

2. How to select cassia seeds

Good cassia seeds are slightly rhombic or short cylindrical, with both ends parallel and slanted, and the surface is greenish-brown or dark brown, smooth and glossy. Cassia tora seeds are short cylindrical. Cassia obtusifolia has a raised ridge line on each of the dorsal and ventral surfaces, and on both sides of the ridge line there is a slanted, symmetrical, lighter-colored linear groove. On both sides of the surface ridge line of Cassia tora there is a broad light yellow-brown band. In short, choose products with plump grains and gloss.

3. How to store cassia seeds?

Store cassia seeds in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place, and do not soak them in water for a long time when washing. If stored properly, the shelf life can reach two years. However, the longer they are stored, the weaker the medicinal effect.

4. Effects of cassia seeds

1. Clearing heat and detoxifying

Cassia seeds are relatively suitable for people with a heat-prone constitution or those who are prone to internal heat. This is because cassia seeds can help clear heat and eliminate toxins. The emodin contained in cassia seeds can help clear heat and lubricate the intestines, effectively expelling the body's waste and toxins through defecation. In addition, cassia seeds nourish yin and clear heat, and also have a good relieving effect on difficult defecation and toxin accumulation caused by internal heat.

2. Relieving constipation

People with habitual constipation are also fortunate to have cassia seeds, because cassia seeds can help relieve constipation, especially with very good effects on heat-type constipation. This is because cassia seeds are cold in nature and can clear heat and nourish yin, thereby relieving constipation. In addition, honey can be paired with cassia seeds and brewed in water to better lubricate the intestines, clear heat and promote bowel movements, so as to relieve constipation.

3. Relieving asthma and promoting gallbladder function

Cassia seeds also have good medicinal value, and the substances they contain are also relatively rich. The emodin and rhein contained in cassia seeds have effects on relieving asthma, promoting gallbladder function, protecting the liver and lowering blood pressure, and also have certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.

4. Clearing the liver and improving eyesight

It is believed that many people know that cassia seeds have a very good effect on improving eyesight, because we occasionally hear about it in some advertisements. Cassia seeds are slightly cold in nature and enter the liver and kidney, and can effectively clear the liver and improve eyesight. People who need to use their eyes for a long time or often have eye dryness, swelling and pain and other discomforts may wish to consume more cassia seeds to relieve eye discomfort.

Cassia seeds are a very common health-care medicinal material, generally used by brewing in water, and it is best not to use more than 3 seeds at a time.