Pang Da Hai (Sterculia lychnophora) — Dried Malva Nut for Flower-Herb Tea, 500g New Crop

Pang Da Hai (Sterculia lychnophora), also known as Malva Nut or Boat Sterculia Seed, is the dried ripe seed of a well-loved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Pàng Dà Hǎi (胖大海). For generations it has been prized as a moistening, throat-soothing herb, traditionally used to clear dryness, ease the voice, and support comfortable breathing. Its nature is sweet, cool, and gently moistening, making it a mild yet effective herb for nourishing the Lung and soothing the throat.

Key Selling Points

• New-crop Malva Nut (Pang Da Hai) seeds
• Round-fruit grade, 500g pack
• Traditional Lung-moistening food herb
• Natural sun-dried, no additives
• Ideal for flower-herb tea and daily brewing

Quality & Sensory

Each seed is naturally sun-dried to preserve its dark brown, slightly wrinkled outer shell and clean, firm body. When steeped in hot water, the seed swells into a soft, gelatinous, sponge-like mass that releases a mild, subtly sweet and slightly earthy aroma. The infusion is gentle and smooth, with a soft mucilaginous texture that coats the throat pleasantly.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Flower-herb tea and daily hot-water brewing
• Blended with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or rock sugar
• Voice-care and throat-soothing drinks
• Seasonal dry-weather nourishment tea
• Herbal tea shop and wholesale blending

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Pang Da Hai is steeped whole in hot water until it fully expands, then sipped as a soothing daily tea, often combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or a touch of rock sugar. It is a familiar ingredient in throat-care decoctions and seasonal dry-weather brews, and appears in flower-herb tea blends enjoyed by singers, teachers, and anyone seeking a gentle, moistening cup. In TCM it is said to enter the Lung and Large Intestine channels, where it works to moisten dryness, clear the voice, and support smooth, comfortable breathing.

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