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

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 cool in nature, traditionally associated with the lung channel. These whole dried seeds are commonly simmered or steeped in hot water as a traditional herbal tea. Store refrigerated in a dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Pang Da Hai seeds from Guangxi, China
• Botanical source Sterculia lychnophora, traditional TCM herb
• Sweet flavor and cool nature in TCM theory, associated with the lung channel
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in a 500g bulk pack
• Commonly steeped or simmered as a traditional herbal throat tea

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval, brownish seeds with a wrinkled surface and a hard outer coat. When soaked or brewed in hot water, they typically swell into a large gelatinous mass and yield a mild, slightly sweet, mucilaginous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer briefly in a decoction with other herbs
• Brew with chrysanthemum or licorice in seasonal herbal drinks
• Use in herbal blends for tea shops and home preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Pang Da Hai is most often prepared by steeping a few seeds in hot water until they swell, sometimes paired with chrysanthemum, licorice, or monk fruit for a soothing daily drink. It has long been a seasonal favorite among teachers and singers in folk herbal custom, and it may also be added to herbal decoctions following traditional formulas.

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