Pang Da Hai (Sterculia lychnophora) — Dried Malva Nut Seed for Herbal Tea

Pang Da Hai (Sterculia lychnophora), also known as Malva Nut or Scaphium Seed, is the dried mature seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Pàng Dà Hǎi (胖大海). For centuries it has been prized as a throat-soothing, lung-moistening herb, traditionally used to ease dry throats, hoarseness, and heat-related throat discomfort. Its nature is sweet, cool, and gently moistening, making it a mild yet effective herb for nourishing Lung yin and clearing dryness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-moistening food herb
• Dried whole Malva Nut seeds
• Sterculia lychnophora
• Low-temperature slow-dried for quality
• Unsweetened, suitable for daily tea

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully selected and low-temperature slow-dried to preserve its dark brown, oval seed form and subtle earthy aroma. When steeped in hot water, the seeds swell and soften into a gelatinous, translucent mass, releasing a mild, slightly sweet and mucilaginous infusion that coats the throat with a soothing, silky texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea for throat comfort
• Blended with honeysuckle and monk fruit
• Daily hydration drink
• Seasonal dry-air nourishment
• Tea blend ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Pang Da Hai is steeped alone in hot water or blended with honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) and monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) to make a soothing daily tea. It is a common ingredient in throat-comfort decoctions and seasonal tea blends, where it is brewed to support throat moisture and vocal comfort. The seeds are also added to gentle herbal formulas for moistening dryness during dry seasons.

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