Purple Aster Root Zi Wan 100g Jar Dried TCM Herb for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Purple Aster Root, known in TCM as Zi Wan (紫菀), from Aster tataricus, consists of dried roots and rhizomes prepared by natural sun drying. Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory, it is valued in classical herbal practice. This jar contains 100g of unsulfured root suitable for tea, decoction, or culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Purple Aster Root with Chinese name Zi Wan 紫菀 and botanical source Aster tataricus
• Naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation to preserve the herb's traditional character
• Sourced from Hebei province and sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• Packed in a convenient 100g jar for easy storage and measured use
• Traditionally used in TCM herbal teas and decoctions, often paired with Tussilago farfara flower

Quality & Sensory

The dried root typically appears in slender, slightly twisted segments with a grayish-brown to purplish surface and fine longitudinal wrinkles. It has a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered the liquor typically tastes gently bitter with a soft, sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild herbal tea, alone or with other herbs
• Add to herbal soup preparations in small amounts
• Combine with Tussilago farfara flower in classic herbal pairings

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zi Wan is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is a familiar ingredient in classical decoctions. It is commonly paired with Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花), the flower of Tussilago farfara, a combination recorded in traditional formulas. Herbal practitioners have long prepared it by simmering the dried root in water, and it is also used in seasonal herbal teas during dry or changing seasons.

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