Purple Aster Root, Zǐ Wǎn, 紫菀,
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For: Productive cough • Chronic coughs• Acute cough
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Category: Phlegm Cough and Wheezing 2
English: Purple Aster Root Pinyin: Zi Wan Pharmaceutical: Radix Aster Tataricus
Organs: Lung Temperature: Slightly Warm
Taste: Bitter • Sweet Toxicity:
Patterns:
Actions: Moisten Lung • Stop cough • Resolve phlegm
Indications: Acute or chronic productive cough • Hot or cold cough
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Typical Dosage: 5g to 9g Guidelines
Parts Used: Root Notable for: Moisten lung • Various kinds of cough • Phlegm • Herb pair: Kuan Dong Hua/ Zhi Wan; for cough/phlegm
Other: Herb pair: Kuan Dong Hua/ Zi Wan; Zi Wan more effective at resolving phlegm
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Purpose
Dui Yao Pairs
Purpose
Kuan Dong Hua / Zi Wan
Stop cough, Resolve phlem; Kuan Dong Hua better at stopping cough. Zi Wan is stronger at resolving phlem.
Formulas with Zi Wan
Bu Fei Gang • She Gan Ma Huang Tang • Zhi Sou San
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Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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