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Aster tataricus
Aster tataricus
Aster tataricus
Aster tataricus
Aster tataricusAster tataricusAster tataricusOverview
Aster tataricus, also called Tatarian aster and Tatarinow's aster, is a member of the Aster genus of flowering plants native to East Asia.
Updated by lebachungtdh@gmail.com · 10/15/2026
Life cycle
From seed to productRhizome planting
One- to two-year-old **rhizomes** are cut into 2–3-bud setts, treated against rot and planted where drainage is good.
Sprouting
The rhizome roots down and shoots push through the soil; the plant begins photosynthesising and storing reserves.
Growth & flowering
In season the plant opens **pale purple flowers, August–October**, adding colour and nectar for insects.
New rhizomes & harvest
After a full growing season the plant retreats to its storage organ; **roots and rhizomes dug in autumn–winter**.
Uses
- Moistens the lungs, descends qi and stops cough.
- Used for chronic cough with phlegm.
- Relieves wheezing.
- Supports respiratory health.
- Mildly diuretic.
Habitat & conservation
Aster tataricus, also called Tatarian aster and Tatarinow's aster, is a member of the Aster genus of flowering plants native to East Asia.
Conservation
Aster tataricus has not been assessed by the IUCN Red List (NE). As a medicinal plant, it benefits from sustainable collection and propagation to protect wild genetic resources.
References
- 1Wikipedia – Aster tataricus — Wikipedia,
- 2Kew POWO – Aster tataricus — Plants of the World Online (Kew),
- 3Wikidata – Q189368 — Wikidata,