Pang Da Hai Fat Sea Seed 500g Dried Sterculia Seed for Traditional Herbal Tea

Fat Sea Seed, known in TCM as Pang Da Hai (胖大海), from Sterculia lychnophora, is the dried mature seed traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the lung channel. These selected large whole seeds are commonly steeped in hot water as a traditional herbal tea. This product is a raw botanical for traditional use and is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.

Key Selling Points

• Selected large-grade whole Pang Da Hai seeds in a 500g pack
• Botanical source Sterculia lychnophora, a classic TCM throat tea herb
• Traditionally steeped in hot water to release a gelatinous infusion
• Sweet flavor and cold nature in traditional Chinese medicine theory
• Sold as a raw edible botanical suitable for tea and herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval, brown seeds with a wrinkled surface and a hard outer coat. When steeped in hot water, the seed typically swells considerably and releases a gel-like texture, producing a mild, slightly sweet and bland taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep one or two seeds in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Combine with licorice root or other herbs in a mild decoction
• Blend into seasonal herbal drink mixes
• Store refrigerated to maintain freshness

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Pang Da Hai is traditionally associated with moistening the lung and easing the throat, and it is a common household herb for daily throat-soothing teas. It is frequently paired with Gan Cao (甘草, licorice root) in simple infusions, and is also used in folk practice during dry seasons or for teachers and singers who rely on their voice. Preparation is typically a hot water steep rather than a long decoction.

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