The efficacy and function of Aster tataricus

Traditional Chinese medicine has always been the best choice for many people to treat diseases. It is very helpful in treating diseases and you can rest assured when choosing it. Today we will introduce a traditional Chinese medicine, Aster tataricus.

[Source] The whole plant of the Asteraceae family .

[Original form] Perennial small herb, 20 to 25 cm high. The stem is solitary, erect, thin and weak, with grooves. The basal leaves are kidney-shaped, 2 to 3 cm long, with blunt teeth on the edges, and the petiole is 3 to 10 cm long. There is one stem leaf, and the base of the petiole is swollen into a sheath shape. The inflorescence is single, radial, with 2 to 3 linear bracts; the flowers are dark purple; the ligulate flowers are female, and the tubular flowers are bisexual; the pappus is abundant, 5 mm long. The achenes are 4 mm long, and the inflorescence head droops after fruiting.

[Habitat distribution] Growing on alpine grass slopes or mountain tops. Distributed in Shaanxi, Qinghai, Gansu and other places.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, neutral.

[Functions and indications] It can resolve phlegm and relieve cough, expand the chest and promote qi circulation, and treat cough with phlegm, asthma, tracheitis, tuberculosis, lung abscess, overwork and headache.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoct in water, 2 to 4 qian.

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From Shaanxi Chinese Herbal Medicine

Above we introduced what Taibai Aster is, and we also learned about the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Taibai Aster. We know that the effects of Taibai Aster are very powerful. You can eat some Taibai Aster for health preservation.