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결명자 (Natural Roasted Cassia Seeds) Korean Herb (GMP,GAP products)11oz [300g]
$ 9.49
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Description
Cassiotoralinne is from the plants, siclepod which is a family of Favaceae.Sicklepod and Chinese Senna are both the common names for Senna obtusifolia. Senna is a large species of plant that is prominently found in tropical areas. For many years, the Sicklepod plant has been well known in both the world of herbs and folk medicine
Sicklepod's green leaves are fermented to produce a high-protein food product called "kawal" which is eaten by many people in Sudan as a meat substitute. Its leaves, seeds, and root are also used in folk medicine, primarily in Asia.
It is believed to possess a laxative effect, as well as to be beneficial for the eyes. As a folk remedy, the seeds are often roasted, then boiled in water to produce a tea.
In traditional Korean medicine, they are called gyeolmyeongja (결명자) and usually prepared as tea.
The name gyeolmyeongja means "the seed that brightens the eyes".