Jicai seeds are a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for dispelling wind. The medicinal part is the seeds of the Jicai plant, which is distributed or cultivated in various parts of China. It has the effect of dispelling wind and improving eyesight. Let's learn more about the efficacy and usage of Jicai seeds!
[Harvesting and Storage]
When the fruits are ripe in June, pick the fruit branches, dry them, and rub out the seeds.
[Identification of Characteristics]
Jicai seeds are small spherical or oval-shaped, with a diameter of about 2mm. The surface is yellow-brown or brownish-brown, with a small white navel visible at one end. The seed coat is thin and easily crushable. It has a slight fragrance and a mild taste.
[Chemical Composition]
The green fruit peel contains diosmin, a flavonoid glycoside. The seeds contain 22.5% of fatty oil.
[Pharmacological Actions]
Diosmin has a vitamin P-like effect. Its ability to reduce the permeability of rabbit capillaries is stronger than rutin. It has a better effect in treating increased fragility of capillaries and has lower toxicity.
[Medicinal Efficacy]
Jicai seeds have the efficacy of dispelling wind and improving eyesight. They are mainly used to treat eye pain, myopia, and cataracts.
1. "Wu Pu Ben Cao": Used to treat abdominal distension.
2. "Bie Lu": Mainly used for improving eyesight and treating eye pain.
3. "Yao Xing Lun": Used for the treatment of myopia and inability to see objects, as well as supplementing the five viscera.
4. "Shi Xing Ben Cao": Used to treat stagnation, dispel wind toxins, improve eyesight, and remove cataracts. Prolonged consumption improves vision clarity.
