The efficacy and function of single-headed aster

The nutritional value of single-headed aster is rich and the medicinal value is also high. Let us introduce in detail the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine single-headed aster.

[Other names] Throat grass, hundred roots, ox tongue grass, wind grass, wild white chrysanthemum

[Source] It is the whole herb of Aster tataricus of the Asteraceae family. Harvested in summer and autumn, used fresh or sun-dried.

[Original form] Perennial herb, 50 to 100 cm tall. The stem is erect, purple-red at the base, with longitudinal ridges and sparsely covered with short hairs. The leaves at the base are carved and fall off after flowering; the leaves in the middle are alternate, oblong-lanceolate or lanceolate, 10-12 cm long, 1.5-2.5 cm wide, with short pointed tips, auricularia at the base, sessile, half-embraced in the stem, with fine teeth on the edges, and short stiff hairs on both sides. The capitula is solitary in the upper leaf axils of the stem; the involucre is obconical, the bracts are multi-layered, ovate-elliptical, obtuse at the apex, and slightly reddish on the edges; the flowers are polygamous, the ligulate flowers are female, white or slightly purple; the tubular flowers are bisexual, yellow. Achenes obovate, pappus white. Flowering period is from August to October. The fruiting period is from October to November.

[Habitat distribution] It grows on sunny low mountain slopes, under sparse forests on hills, in bushes and on roadside grasslands. Distributed in Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Fujian.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly bitter, cool.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and detoxifies, stops diarrhea and relieves itching.

[Additional prescription] ① For treating cold and fever: 50 cents of whole herb of Aster tataricus. Decoction in water.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From "Common Herbs Used by Zhejiang Folks"

The above is a detailed analysis of the single-headed aster. Now that everyone has learned about the various effects of the single-headed aster, they must remember these effects so that when they encounter these problems, they can use the magical effects of the single-headed aster to restore their health and happiness.