Zi Wan - Purple Aster Root - Radix Asteris Tatarici

Zi Wan

Chinese Name: Zi Wan
English Name: Purple Aster Root
Functions and Usage:
Relieves cough and expels phlegm - important herb for stopping coughs of various etiologies, especially chronic, cold induced cough with copious sputum that is difficult to expectorate, or of blood streaked sputum.
Frying in honey enhances the moistening function of the lungs and stops cough.
Functional Groupings (Click for Summary/Study Notes):
Herbs That Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
Dosage and Preparation Notes:
Dosage: 3-9g
Channels Influenced:
Lung
Temperature and Taste Properties:
Bitter (Ku)
Warm (Wen)
Contraindications:
There are currently no contraindications listed.
Notes:
Often used with Kuan Dong Hua.

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