The efficacy and function of Zhi Zi Yuan

The efficacy and function of Zhi Zi Yuan

In life, roasted aster is a relatively precious Chinese medicine. The medicinal value of this Chinese medicine is particularly high. There are always some people who often cough in life. Coughing for a long time will definitely produce phlegm, and then cause a series of tracheal diseases. At this time, you can use some roasted aster. The flowers of roasted aster are particularly like chrysanthemums. So what are the effects and functions of roasted aster?

Is the roasted aster poisonous?

The Aster tataricus has flowers that are very similar to chrysanthemums. Although its appearance looks inconspicuous and unnoticeable, it is a relatively famous Chinese medicine. The Aster tataricus has many nicknames, and the names are different in different places. The nicknames of the Aster tataricus include Qingyuan, Ziqian, Fanhuncao, Shanbaicai and many others.

Is roasted aster poisonous? Aster tataricus is not poisonous. Its leaves are green. The white ones are not Aster tataricus. Roasted Aster can relieve cough and reduce phlegm, while Artemisia capillaris can remove dampness and clear heat. Although it is non-toxic to use them together, it is not a good combination. For cough caused by deficiency of cold, roasted Aster tataricus can be added with processed Pinellia ternata and ginger with Astragalus membranaceus. For cough caused by deficiency of heat, Anemarrhena asphodeloides and Fritillaria thunbergii can be added. Artemisia capillaris is generally not used in cough suppressants.

Reproduction of Aster tataricus. There are two ways to propagate Aster tataricus: sowing and cuttings. Sowing can be carried out in the early spring every year, and it will germinate 12-15 days after sowing. For cuttings, you can cut the tender buds at the top of the plant for cuttings in spring. For Aster tataricus, people pay attention to the purpose of planting and propagating it for medicinal purposes, so you must understand reasonable management to ensure the more effective reproduction and value of Aster tataricus.

The effects and functions of roasted Aster tataricus. Roasted Aster flower is a well-known Chinese medicine and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that roasted Aster has the functions of warming the lungs, lowering qi, eliminating phlegm and relieving cough. Experiments have shown that the decoction has an expectorant effect but no antitussive or antiasthmatic effect; at the same time, roasted Aster tataricus has a certain inhibitory effect on seven Gram-negative intestinal pathogens in vitro, including Escherichia coli, Shigella dysenteriae, Proteus, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella paratyphi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Vibrio cholerae. This shows that the medicinal value of roasted Aster tataricus is still very high. Roasted Aster also has a certain effect on inhibiting tumors.

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