Where does boat sterculia seed come from? Introduction to its main producing areas
I believe everyone is no stranger to boat sterculia seed. And when it comes to its effects and functions, the first thing is soothing the throat. After all, back when we were in military training, the instructor shouted slogans until his voice went hoarse, so he held a cup of boat sterculia seed tea every day. Today let us learn about where boat sterculia seed comes from. And also the effects and functions of boat sterculia seed.
Where are boat sterculia seed's producing areas distributed?
The original producing areas of boat sterculia seed are mainly distributed in tropical regions such as Vietnam, India and Malaysia. It has now been introduced and cultivated in Hainan, China. The suitable monthly average temperature for boat sterculia seed growth is 24-28°C; when the monthly average temperature drops below 20.0°C, growth stops.
The effects and functions of boat sterculia seed
1. Soothing the throat
The first is of course the throat-soothing effect we mentioned at the beginning. It is also the one everyone uses most often. Boat sterculia seed has a certain voice-opening effect, and combined with different medicinal materials it can treat different throat problems. Conditions such as loss of voice, hoarseness and swelling can all be treated.
2. Diuresis
The kernel of boat sterculia seed itself contains diuretic components. And because boat sterculia seed is always consumed as an infusion in water, it further stimulates the kidneys to excrete urine.
3. Cleansing the intestines
Boat sterculia seed is cool in nature and enters the large intestine meridian. Taken internally, it can increase intestinal contents and produce mechanical stimulation. People with dry, knotted stools or constipation can consume boat sterculia seed. However, boat sterculia seed's intestine-cleansing effect is not especially strong, so it is not suitable for severe cases.
4. Clearing lung heat
Still remember that advertisement? “The child keeps having colds that won't get better; it is mostly lung heat.” What should be done? We have boat sterculia seed! Lung heat caused by wind-cold cough, or impaired descent of lung moisture, can all be treated with boat sterculia seed.