Cassia Seed and Wild Chrysanthemum Tea
Ingredients
- Cassia seed (caojueming) 30g
- Wild chrysanthemum 12g
Principle
Cassia seed clears heat, brightens the eyes, and moistens the intestines; wild chrysanthemum clears heat, resolves toxins, and drains fire to pacify the liver. Steeped together to subdue liver yang.
Effects & uses
For headache and head distension associated with elevated blood pressure (liver yang rising pattern).
Method
- Grind cassia seed fine; put with wild chrysanthemum in a cup and infuse with boiling water.
How to use
- Drink as a tea substitute.
Caution
Deficient cold spleen-stomach should not drink heavily. Blood pressure needs medical management; this tea is adjunct only, not a substitute for antihypertensive drugs.
Source
China Medical Information Platform (NATA reviewed).