Zi Wan Zi Wan Zi Wan Purple Aster Root tcm herb traditional chinese medicine zi wan tcm herbal database

Zi Wan - Purple Aster Root

Zi Wan (Purple Aster Root)

Clinical Applications

  • 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.

Temperature & Taste

Channels Influenced

Dosage & Preparation

  • Dosage: 3-9g

Clinician Notes

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Conditions / Symptoms (1 connection)