Pang Da Hai (Boat Sterculia Seed) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Pang Da Hai
English Name: Boat Sterculia Seed

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Clears and disseminates lung qi - sore throat, hoarseness, phlegm-heat cough, constrained lung qi.
  • Clears intestines and unblocks the bowels - constipation due to heat.
  • Encourages expression of rashes (adjunctive herb).

Functional Groups (Click for Summary/Study Notes)

Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 4.5-9g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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