Can I drink Cassia seeds during menstruation?

Speaking of Cassia seed, I believe that most people are not very familiar with it, mainly because it is present in daily life. People rarely come into contact with Cassia seeds. In fact, Cassia seed was mentioned as early as in "Ben Zao Gangmu". As a traditional Chinese medicinal material, Cassia seed has a history of thousands of years in China. For ordinary people, Cassia seeds can actually be taken.

So, can women during menstruation drink Cassia seeds?

Most people don't know much about the question raised above. Of course, one of the reasons for not understanding it is that Cassia seeds are not often seen. In fact, the main reason for this phenomenon is the decline of Chinese medicine. With the progress of the times, many people have chosen Western medicine. In fact, they don’t know that our traditional Chinese medicine is the best. So, let’s talk about whether you can drink Cassia seeds during menstruation?

Long-term consumption of Cassia seeds can cause irregular menstruation in women, so it is best for women not to eat Cassia seeds during menstruation.

Effects of Cassia Seed:

1. Antihypertensive effect: The water extract, ferment-water extract and alcohol extract of Cassia seed have antihypertensive effect on anesthetized dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. However, the extract had no significant antihypertensive effect on anesthetized rabbits. However, 5 ml of Cassia seed tincture had a more significant and longer-lasting antihypertensive effect. The same amount of dilute alcohol injected intravenously also lowered blood pressure (which could lead to immediate recovery). It has an inhibitory effect on the isolated toad heart and a vasoconstrictive effect (lower limb perfusion method). In chronic experiments, the decoction of 2 g (raw drug)/kg per day had no antihypertensive effect.

2. Antibacterial effect: The alcohol extract of the seeds has an inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus, diphtheria Corynebacterium, typhoid, paratyphoid, Escherichia coli, etc., while the water extract is ineffective. The water extract (1:4) has different degrees of inhibitory effect on certain skin fungi in test tubes. It contains chrysophanol, but in small amounts, which may be related to its mild antibacterial and laxative effects.

Cassia seed has many health care functions. For example, to treat high blood pressure, you can take an appropriate amount of Cassia seeds, fry them until they turn yellow, then grind them into powder, add sugar and take it with boiling water, 3 grams each time, 3 times a day; or use 15 grams of Cassia seeds and 9 grams of Prunella Vulgaris to decoct them in water and take them. For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, take 15 grams each of Cassia seed, Alisma orientalis, 12 grams of red peony root, 9 grams each of Ganoderma lucidum and Hawthorn, take one dose per day, decocted in water twice; or take 30 grams of raw Cassia seed, 20 grams each of raw Hawthorn and Pueraria root, decocted in water.

Since Cassia seed may cause irregular menstruation, women should not drink Cassia seed during their menstruation. Everyone must keep this in mind. In fact, through the above introduction, we can also understand some of the effects of Cassia seed. Although women during menstruation cannot drink Cassia seeds, they can still take Cassia seeds at other times, which has certain benefits for the body.