13/05/2025
Cassia Seed: Did You Know?
“Cassia seed (Cassia tora) is a traditional herbal medicine widely used in Asia to treat eye complications. Previous studies have demonstrated that Cassia seed provides clinical benefits to patients with […] conditions, such as glaucoma and cataracts. Chrysophanol, an active anthraquinone isolated from Cassia seed, exhibits various pharmacological effects, including anti-oxidative, anti-hyperlipidemia, and anti-inflammatory effects. Chrysophanol prevented […] retinal degeneration, and ameliorated glial (nerve) activation.”
Read the full article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5253624/ #:~:text=Cassia%20seed%20(Jue%2Dming%2Dzi%2C%20Cassia%20toro),degeneration%2C%20and%20ameliorated%20glial%20activation