There is joy everywhere in life, and this saying is not only about people; plants also bring us a lot of happiness. Nowadays, living conditions in rural areas are catching up too, so people's lives have become more comfortable, and many plants that were once ignored are now valued. Some plants that used to be as common as hairs by the roadside have now become incredibly precious. This plant was once one of our playthings, yet today it is precious. It is the well-known cassia (Senna obtusifolia, known for its seeds, cassia seeds).

Cassia is a plant in the Fabaceae family. Its leaves are the same size as those of most upright plants in the Fabaceae family, but its pods are different. Before the cassia pod is peeled, it looks very much like the cowpea we eat, hanging long from the tree, giving it a very beautiful look. Cassia may be relatively unfamiliar to many people, but when it comes to its seeds, cassia seeds, many women are likely quite familiar with them, especially those who love to lose weight, because weight-loss foods all contain cassia seed ingredients. This shows that cassia seeds have a wide range of uses.

By roadsides in rural areas, cassia trees are often seen. Their fruit yield is very high. Once ripe, if they are not picked for a period of time, the pods will split open on their own under the scorching sun, and then the seeds will take root and sprout. Under this cycle, far too many grow. In addition, farmers in the past often had to work and had no time to pay much attention to these roadside plants, and their understanding of them was not comprehensive enough, so not many people knew that cassia seeds are a precious medicinal material. That is also why we mischievous children were allowed to break off those strings of bright yellow flowers to play with. That was not enough; when the fruit formed, we would also pick it as a toy, peel out the beans inside, and throw them far away like slingshot stones. Fortunately, we were also indirectly helping to sow seeds, so it was not too much of a pity. Of course, these are all childhood memories. Later, fortunately, the villagers all recognized its value, so children were no longer allowed to pick it casually, because the most precious part of cassia is its seed, cassia seed.

The medicinal value of cassia seeds

According to records, cassia seeds are used for symptoms such as red, painful, gritty eyes, photophobia with excessive tears, headache and dizziness, and constipation. They are suitable for the general population and are very popular. However, they are cold in nature. Without the guidance of a professional physician, please do not test them. The main purpose of this article is science popularization, hoping to let more people recognize it, know its value, and protect it.

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