Dried Aster Root Zi Yuan 500g Washed Clean TCM Herbal Decoction Slices

Dried Aster Root, known in TCM as Zi Yuan (紫菀), from Aster tataricus root, supplied as washed, cleaned dried root slices for decoction and culinary herbal use. In TCM theory, Zi Yuan is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued in classical herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Aster tataricus root slices known in TCM as Zi Yuan 紫菀
• Water-washed and cleaned to remove impurities for a tidy appearance
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and culinary preparations
• Supplied as a 500g pack of Chinese raw herb botanicals

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to grayish-brown dried root sections with a slightly wrinkled surface and fibrous texture. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a gently bitter, faintly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup blends with other botanicals
• Use in culinary herbal preparations
• Incorporate into seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Yuan is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classical lung-supporting formulas, often paired with herbs such as Kuan Dong Hua. It is commonly simmered with other roots in herbal soups or prepared as part of seasonal wellness recipes. Traditional preparation typically involves washing the slices and decocting them in water.

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