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Latin pharmacognostic name: Sterculiae Lychnophorae Semen

Alternate Chinese names: 安南子 ān nán zǐ; 大洞果 dà dòng guǒ; 胡大海 hú dà hǎi; 大发 dà fā; 通大海 tōng dà hǎi; 大海子 dà hǎi zǐ

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Sterculia lychnophora Hance. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

Origin (other sources): Sterculia lichnophora Wall.*; Sterculia scaphigera Wall.

Use: Medicinal

Category: Phlegm-transforming cough-relieving panting-calming agents / Phlegm-transforming agents

Properties: Sweet; cold.

Channel entry: Lung and large intestine channels.

Indications:

• Clears the lung and transforms phlegm; disinhibits the throat and restores the voice: Lung heat patterns of hoarseness, sore throat, and cough.
• Moistens the intestines and frees the stool: Constipation due to dryness and heat.
• Additional uses: Pàng dà hǎi can also be prepared as a wash for poor eruption in measles.

Dosage & Method: Oral: 2–4 pieces; it may be either steeped as a tea or used in decoctions.

Product Area: Mostly produced in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia (Sumatra), and Malaysia. Also grows in India.

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