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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Jue Ming Zi (Cassia or Foetid Cassia Seeds)

Herb 4 of 14 in Herbs that Drain Fire

Channels:
LIV, KI, LI.

Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cool

Latin Name:
Semen Cassiae Torae

Jue Ming Zi means "Seeds of Realized Brightness"

Actions

Clears Wind-Heat in the Liver and Brightens the Eyes
For Wind-Heat in the Liver channel causing red and itchy eyes, sensitivity to light and excessive lacrimation.
Clears Internal Heat in the Liver Channel
For Liver Yang rising affecting the eyes. Recently used to lower high Blood pressure and Blood cholesterol levels.
Moistens the Intestines
For dry stool or chronic constipation from Liver Yin deficiency.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in cases of diarrhea. Do not use with Semen Cannabis (huo ma ren), or in cases of low blood pressure.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

9-15 grams, up to 30 grams if used alone.
Part used: seed.

Notes

Dry-fry for eye problems due to liver and kidney deficiency.

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.