Cassia Seed 600g | Jue Ming Zi 決明子

Jue Ming Zi (决明子), cassia seed, 600g. Small glossy angular seeds, usually dry-roasted before brewing — which gives the tea a lovely toasted, coffee-like aroma.

• 600g of dried cassia seed
• Botanical name Cassia obtusifolia
• Small glossy angular seeds
• Roasts to a toasted, coffee-like aroma
• One of the most-drunk herbal teas in China

Traditional use of Cassia Seed

Jue Ming Zi is described in Chinese medicine as clearing the liver and brightening the eyes — the name literally means 'brighten the eyes seed'. It also moistens the intestines.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Jue Ming Zi · Chinese 決明子 (simplified 决明子) · pharmaceutical Latin Semen Cassiae · botanical name Cassia obtusifolia · English: cassia seed, sicklepod seed, foetid cassia seed · Cantonese: kuet ming ji

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.