Pang Da Hai Long-Form Fat Sea Seed Loose Herbal Tea 500g for Soaking and Culinary Use

Pang Da Hai (胖大海), known in English as Fat Sea Seed or Boat Sterculia Seed, is the dried seed of Sterculia lychnophora. Traditionally valued in TCM as a sweet and cooling herb, it is commonly soaked in hot water as a daily herbal drink or used in culinary preparations. Sold as loose dried whole seeds in a resealable 500g bag.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Sterculia lychnophora seeds in loose bulk form
• Known in TCM as Pang Da Hai 胖大海 with sweet and cooling properties
• Traditionally soaked in hot water to release a gelatinous infusion
• Sourced from Guangxi and sold as edible agricultural produce
• Generous 500g resealable bag suitable for regular herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval to boat-shaped seeds with a brown, slightly wrinkled outer surface and a hard texture. When soaked in hot water, they typically swell considerably and release a pale, mildly gelatinous liquid with a subtle, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Soak one or two seeds in hot water as a traditional herbal drink
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in culinary recipes where traditional Chinese herbs are called for
• Keep on hand as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Pang Da Hai is considered sweet in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with the lung channel. It has long been soaked in hot water and taken as a simple infusion, often during dry seasons or when the throat feels dry and irritated. Traditional practice also pairs it with herbs like licorice root or chrysanthemum in gentle daily teas.

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