**Sterculia Seed Herbal Tea**
**Properties**: Clears heat, moistens the lungs, soothes the throat, relieves hoarseness, and promotes bowel movement.
**Indications**:
- Hoarseness due to lung heat, dry cough without phlegm, dry throat pain
- Constipation caused by heat accumulation, headaches, red eyes
- Internal heat with bone-steaming fever, hematemesis (vomiting blood), hematochezia (bloody stools), toothache, hemorrhoids, and fistulas
- Commonly used for sudden voice loss accompanied by cough, thirst, or sore throat
**Usage**:
Steep in water or brew as tea after rinsing.
**Precautions**:
Cold-natured herb. Contraindicated for pregnant women! Consult a healthcare professional before use.
**Storage**:
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
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**Sterculia Seed Herbal Tea Recipe**
**Ingredients** (daily dose):
- 3 Sterculia seeds
- 5g chrysanthemum
- 5g licorice root
**Preparation**:
1. Place all ingredients in a cup.
2. Pour boiling water over them, cover, and steep for 15–20 minutes.
3. Drink as tea throughout the day.
**Key Benefits**:
- Relieves throat discomfort and hoarseness
- Alleviates symptoms of acute pharyngitis and tonsillitis
- Combats dryness and inflammation through its heat-clearing and lung-moistening properties
**Note**: Consistent use during acute episodes enhances therapeutic effects.