Purple Aster Root, Zǐ Wǎn, 紫菀, Aster Tataricus

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Health Benefits
For: Productive cough • Chronic coughs• Acute cough
Attributes: antineoplastic, antibiotic, mild antitussive
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Constituents: 
astersaponins, quercetin, shionone

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Other Names: Sheng Non Ben Cao Jing
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Aster Tataricus is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

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Category: Phlegm Cough + Wheezing 
English: Purple Aster Root    Pinyin:  Zi Wan      Pharmaceutical: Radix Asteris Tataricus  
Organs: Lung      Temperature: Slightly Warm  
Taste: Bitter • Sweet      Toxicity:   
Patterns: Wind Cold, Wind Heat, Lung Deficiency 
Actions:  Moisten Lung • Stop cough • Resolve phlegm
Indications: Acute or chronic productive cough • Hot or cold cough
Contraindications: cough from excess heat or Yin deficiency fire
Typical Dosage: 5g to 9g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Root       Notable for: Moisten lung • Various kinds of cough • Phlegm • Herb pair: Kuan Dong Hua/ Zhi Wan; for cough/phlegm
Other: Herb pair: Kuan Dong Hua/ Zi Wan; Zi Wan more effective at resolving phlegm
Dui Yao
ZI WAN/ KUAN DONG HUA: cough and phlegm due to various etiologies primarily used for Cold-induced cough(warm but not dry). She Gan Ma Huang Tang, Leng Xiao Wan.[35] ■ ZI WAN/ E JIAO: Lung deficiency due to chronic cough, blood sputum. Zi Wan Tang.[35]
Formulas with Zi Wan
Bu Fei Tang, She Gan Ma Huang Tang, Zhi Sou San, Zi Wan Tang

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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