Sterculia (Pang Da Hai)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Sterculia (Pang Da Hai)

Sterculia, also known as Boat Nut Seed, is used for coughs and hoarseness and can also be used for constipation with a headache, red eyes, and fever. Pang Da Hai loosens the bowels.

The classification of pandahai has changed many times over the years, but it hasn’t lost it’s beneficial qualities as a traditional Chinese herb.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Removes Lung Heat, soothes a sore throat, relaxes the bowels.

Latin Name:
Sterculia Scaphigera Semen
Clompanus scaphigera
Scaphium affine
Sterculia lychnophora

Chinese Name:
Pang Da Hai

Common Names:
Sterculia, Malva nut tree, boat nut seed, boat sterculia, fat sea,

Parts Used:
Dried ripe seed

Properties:
Sweet in flavor, cold in property, acts on the Lung and Large Intestine channels.

Cautions:
None known

References:
https://www.innerpath.com.au/matmed/herbs/Sterculia~lychnophora.htm

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