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Root of Tatarian Aster; Tatarian Aster Root
Root of Tatarian Aster; Tatarian Aster Root. Class: Antitussive Antiasthmetics. Properties: Pungent; Bitter; Warm. Meridians: Lung
🌿 Names
Pinyin Name
Zi Wan
中文名 (Chinese)
紫菀
Latin Name
Asteris Radix et Rhizoma; Radix et Rhizoma Asteris
English Name
Root of Tatarian Aster; Tatarian Aster Root
Alias Names
青菀紫葥返魂草根夜牵牛紫菀茸关公须
☯ TCM Properties
Properties (性味)
Pungent; Bitter; Warm
Meridians (归经)
Lung
Part Used
Root and rhizome
Therapeutic Class (EN)
Antitussive Antiasthmetics
功效分类 (CN)
止咳平喘药
🩺 Clinical Profile
Function (功能)
To eliminate phlegm and relieve cough.
Indication (主治)
Cough and asthma with abundant phlegm, consumption cough and hemoptysis.
Clinical Manifestations
1. inhibiting the growth of some gram-negative bacteria and influenzae virus in vitro. 2. its benzene and methyl alcohol extract exert an expectorant effect.
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