Sterculia Seed Tea Pang Da Hai 500g Whole Long Fruit Herbal Infusion for Daily Brewing

Sterculia Seed Tea, known in TCM as Pang Da Hai (胖大海), from Sterculia scaphigera, is the dried whole seed of the sterculia tree. Traditionally associated in TCM theory with moistening the lung and easing the throat, it is a light brown, oval fruit commonly steeped in hot water as a daily herbal infusion. This 500g pack of long-shaped seeds is a simple traditional botanical for home brewing.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried sterculia seeds in traditional long fruit form
• Botanical source Sterculia scaphigera known as Pang Da Hai in TCM
• Traditionally used in TCM to moisten the lung and soothe the throat
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular home brewing
• Simple preparation by steeping in hot water as a tea

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically oval and elongated with a light brown, slightly wrinkled surface and a firm, papery outer texture. When steeped in hot water, they typically swell considerably and release a mild, faintly sweet infusion with a smooth, gentle taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep one or two seeds in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Brew together with chrysanthemum or other mild botanicals
• Prepare a warm infusion for seasonal throat comfort routines
• Use in office or home tea settings for convenient brewing

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Pang Da Hai is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued for moistening dryness and supporting throat comfort. It is commonly steeped alone in hot water or paired with chrysanthemum, licorice root, or honeysuckle in traditional herbal infusions. Teachers, singers, and speakers have long kept it on hand as a seasonal tea during dry weather.

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