Dried Aster Root Zi Yuan 500g Traditional Chinese Herb Slices for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Aster Root, known in TCM as Zi Yuan (紫苑), from Aster tataricus, offered as dried root slices. In TCM theory, Zi Yuan is considered warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavors and is traditionally associated with the Lung channel. This dried botanical is commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas. Store in a dry place at room temperature and use as a traditional herbal ingredient, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zi Yuan (紫苑) dried aster root slices from Hebei, China
• Botanical source Aster tataricus, a classic TCM Lung-channel herb
• Carefully dried and selected slices suitable for decoction pieces
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal formulas and seasonal teas
• Convenient 500g selected-grade pack for home or herbal shop use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a grayish-brown to purplish surface with a pale yellowish cut face and a firm, slightly fibrous texture. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a gently bitter, pungent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a component of herbal tea blends
• Add to soup or congee recipes following traditional practice
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Yuan is traditionally associated with moistening the Lung and resolving phlegm, and it has long been included in classical cough-supporting formulas. Traditionally it is decocted with herbs such as Kuan Dong Hua (款冬花) or added to herbal soups. It is also used in autumn and winter seasonal herbal teas in folk practice.

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