**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.