Single Herbs

Category	Ping Gan Xi Feng Yao 平肝息風藥
Sub Category
Name	Jue Ming Zi 決明子 Cassia seed
Grown	Throughout China.
Source	Dried seed of Cassia tora L.
Ingredients	Physcione, Emodin anthrone, Aloeemodin, Chrysophanol, Toractone, Pamitie acid, Stearie acid
Pharma Effect	1) Effect on blood pressure: herb solution can lower blood pressure for anesthetized animals. 2) Anti-microbial effect: herb decoction has an inhibiting effect on the growth of yellow staphylococci. 3) Others: herb extracts can stimulate secretion of gast
Properties	Sweet, bitter, salty, slightly cold
Channels	Liver, large intestine
Function	Clears liver, nourishes kidney, dispels wind, improves eyesight, moistens intestines and stimulates bowel movements.
Clinic Usage	For optic atrophy, red eyes due to wind-heat, aversion to light, excessive tearing, persistent intermittent headache and constipation.
Cautions
Dosage	9~15g.
Storage	Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.