Showing posts with label Sterculiae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sterculiae. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Sterculiae (pang da hai) is used for sore throats, tonsillitis, and more










Sterculiae (pang da hai) is a seed used for sore throats, tonsillitis, hoarseness, and cough. Pictured right is what it looks like in the dried form.

Boil a pot of water, then steep two or three seeds for 10-15 minutes in a cup of hot water. The seed softens and swells into a large gelatinous mass which you see top right. Then drink the tea every four hours. The tea has a mild flavor, so it's perfect for children. The seeds will expand 2-3 times their original size when steeped. Sterculiae is also used for constipation.