Zi Wan-Radix Asterisi-Purple Aster Root

Zi Wan 紫菀 Purple Aster Root is a cough-relieving and phlegm-transforming herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). These dried roots are prized for their bitter, sweet taste and slightly warm properties with lung-moistening and cough-stopping effects.

Key Benefits

• Traditionally used to moisten the lung and relieve cough.
• May help transform phlegm and descend qi.
• Commonly used to treat chronic cough, whooping cough, and cough with blood-streaked sputum.

Product Specifications

• Appearance: Dried roots with purplish-brown color and fibrous texture.

Usage Methods

• Herbal Decoction: Simmer 3-9g with water for 15-20 minutes.
• Powdered Form: Mix with warm water as gentle tonic.

Storage

• Store in airtight container and keep it in a cool and dark place.
• Shelf life 36 months.

Safety Notes

• Not recommended for those with excess heat cough with thick yellow phlegm.
• Use with caution in cases of diarrhea or loose stools.
• This product does not make medical claims.