Zi Wan Root (Aster tataricus) — Dried TCM Herb for Lung-Supporting Soups & Teas

Zi Wan (Aster tataricus), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zǐ Wǎn (紫苑), is the dried root and rhizome of a classic lung-supporting herb also called Tatarian Aster. For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, moistening herb traditionally used to soothe the Lung, ease coughs, and support clear breathing. Its nature is warm, slightly bitter and sweet, making it a mild yet dependable herb for seasonal respiratory wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Lung-supporting TCM herb
• Dried Zi Wan root and rhizome
• Aster tataricus
• Suitable for soups, decoctions, and teas
• Also available as finely milled powder

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale brownish color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the root yields a gentle, slightly sweet and faintly bitter infusion that blends smoothly into soups and herbal formulas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoctions and tea blends
• Seasonal respiratory wellness routines
• Medicinal food cooking
• Powdered drink mixes

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Wan is decocted into soups, congee, and lung-supporting tonics, often paired with herbs like coltsfoot flower, fritillary bulb, and apricot kernel. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter medicinal food soups, where it is simmered slowly with pork, chicken, or pear to support seasonal respiratory comfort. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and ginger for a gentle, warming infusion.

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