Dried Aster Root Zi Wan 500g Washed Clean TCM Herbal Decoction Herb

Dried Aster Root, known in TCM as Zi Wan (紫菀), from Aster tataricus, is a traditional Chinese herbal root supplied as washed, cleaned whole-root material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is valued in classical decoction formulas. This 500g pack is offered as a food-grade raw herb for decoction, tea-style simmering, or further processing such as grinding.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zi Wan (紫菀) dried aster root from Anhui, a recognized TCM herb region
• Botanical source Aster tataricus, root part, supplied in whole natural form
• Water-washed and cleaned to reduce foreign matter before packing
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal simmering, or grinding into powder
• 500g bulk pack with 24-month shelf life under normal room-temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried root appears in slender, twisted segments with a grayish-brown surface and pale fibrous interior. It carries a mild earthy aroma, and when simmered the decoction is traditionally described as slightly bitter with a faint sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup packs for slow cooking
• Ground into powder for further herbal preparation
• Blended into seasonal herbal tea-style infusions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Wan is traditionally associated with moistening the lung and resolving phlegm, and it appears in many classical cough and lung-supporting decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花). It is typically simmered with other roots and herbs in decoction or added to herbal soup preparations during dry or cold seasons.

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