紫菀
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Zi Wan

Radix Asteris

Tatarian Aster Root

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

A root used to moisten the Lungs and ease a lingering cough.

PinyinZi Wan
Chinese紫菀
Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Asteris
EnglishTatarian Aster Root
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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