Dried Aster Root Zi Yuan 500g Farm Fresh Clean Sifted Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Aster Root, known in TCM as Zi Yuan (紫菀), from Aster tataricus, is the dried root and rhizome traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is associated with the lung channel and is traditionally valued in decoctions and herbal teas. This batch is farm-sourced, dried, and cleaned to remove impurities. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zi Yuan (紫菀) dried aster root and rhizome from Aster tataricus
• New-crop farm supply, dried and cleaned with minimal foreign matter
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional tea blends
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root pieces show a grayish-brown to purplish-brown surface with a pale fibrous interior. The texture is firm and slightly flexible, with a mild earthy aroma and a traditionally described sweetish, slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup packs with other roots
• Brewed as a mild traditional herbal tea
• Incorporated into seasonal tonic recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Zi Yuan is traditionally associated with moistening the lung and easing the throat, and it frequently appears in classical lung-supporting decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Ku Xing Ren or Bai Bu. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions or added to herbal soups, especially in autumn and winter when dryness is a concern.

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