Zi Wan (Aster tataricus) — Washed Dried Root Slices, Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Zi Wan (Aster tataricus) is the dried root and rhizome of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zǐ Wǎn (紫苑), also called Fan Hun Cao (返魂草). For centuries, Zi Wan has been prized as a lung-soothing, qi-directing herb used to ease coughs, calm the upper respiratory tract, and support gentle respiratory comfort. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a balanced yet focused herb for moistening the Lungs and directing qi downward.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-soothing food herb
• Washed, clean root slices with no visible impurities
• Aster tataricus, also known as Fan Hun Cao
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and soup
• Sourced from Anhui, 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully washed and dried to preserve its pale brownish-yellow color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices release a gentle, slightly sweet and bitter infusion with a soft herbal fragrance, blending smoothly into teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Blended respiratory-support tea
• Seasonal lung-nourishing tonic
• Medicinal food soup pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Wan is decocted into soups, teas, and gentle respiratory tonics to support lung comfort during dry or cold seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional cough formulas, where it pairs with herbs like coltsfoot flower, mulberry leaf, and apricot kernel. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and ginger for a soothing, mildly sweet infusion.

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