Premium Pang Da Hai 500g Jar Dried Sterculia Seed for Herbal Tea with Honeysuckle and Luo Han Guo

Premium Dried Sterculia Seed, known in TCM as Pang Da Hai (胖大海), from Sterculia lychnophora. These whole dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal tea ingredient, traditionally valued for their sweet and cooling nature and their association with the lung channel. In TCM theory, they are traditionally used to support throat comfort and clear internal heat. Steep one or two seeds in hot water and enjoy as a gentle daily herbal infusion.

Key Selling Points

• Top-grade whole Sterculia lychnophora seeds in loose bulk form
• Known in TCM as Pang Da Hai 胖大海 a classic throat-soothing tea herb
• Traditionally paired with honeysuckle and luo han guo for cooling infusions
• Low-temperature slow baked to help preserve natural aroma and oils
• 500g sealed jar suitable for regular home tea brewing

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval brown seeds with a wrinkled surface and a firm lightweight texture. When steeped in hot water they swell into a large gelatinous mass and release a mild earthy aroma with a slightly sweet neutral taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a soothing daily herbal tea
• Combine with honeysuckle and luo han guo in a cooling infusion
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Keep on hand for seasonal throat comfort routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Pang Da Hai is a familiar household tea herb, often steeped alone or with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or luo han guo. It is traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and easing throat discomfort, and it is commonly used by teachers and singers during dry seasons. The swollen seed may also be added to cooling herbal drinks.

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