Pang Da Hai Powder (Sterculia lychnophora) — Dried Food-Herb Seed Powder for Throat-Soothing Teas

Pang Da Hai Powder (Sterculia lychnophora) is the finely milled form of the dried mature seed of a well-known food herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) called Pàng Dà Hǎi (胖大海), also honored as the 'Boat Sterculia Seed' or 'Malva Nut.' For centuries it has been prized as a throat-moistening, lung-clearing, and voice-restoring herb, traditionally used to soothe 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 the Lung and easing the throat.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-moistening food herb
• Finely milled Pang Da Hai seed powder
• Sterculia lychnophora botanical identity
• Convenient for teas and warm drinks
• Naturally sun-dried processing

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried and finely milled to preserve a soft tan-to-light-brown color, a smooth, fine powder texture, and a mild, faintly nutty aroma. When stirred into hot water, the powder swells into a gentle, slightly viscous infusion with a subtle sweet and neutral taste, easy to sip and pleasant to blend with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Warm throat-soothing drinks
• Herbal tea blends with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
• Seasonal dry-weather nourishment
• Daily voice-care routine for singers and teachers
• Blended into congee or warm beverages

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Pang Da Hai is steeped in hot water until it swells and releases its soothing mucilage, then sipped as a gentle throat tea. It is often combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or licorice in seasonal blends for dry, hot weather. Some households add it to light congee or warm drinks as a daily moistening food herb, especially during autumn dryness or after long periods of talking.

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