Sterculiae Lychnophorae Semen
Sterculia Seed
Cool & Transform Phlegm-Heat
Sweet
Cold
Clears Lung Heat
Restores the Voice
Frees the Bowels
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3-5 seeds, decocted. Or take as a tea=> soak 4-8 seeds in hot water for 30 minutes, and take the tea four times a day. Continue to reuse the seeds with fresh hot water. Very useful for singers and teachers who have hoarseness, loss of voice, or wish to protect the voice from overuse. May use in combination with Gu Zhi Hua.
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