Aster, Chinese (Aster tartaricus)
Latin name: Aster tataricus
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: China
Growing: Can tolerate most soil types as long as it has good sun exposure.It spreads via rhizomes.
Edible uses: The young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable.
Medicinal uses: It is a stimulant expectorant herb for the bronchial system, helping to clear infections. It is antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, expectorant and stimulant. The root is taken internally in the treatment of chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis and is often used raw with honey in order to increase the expectorant effect
Permaculture Uses: Flowers in the late fall and provides food for pollinators when not much else is available. Also produces a good amount of biomass for mulch and composting.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Aster tataricus
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: China
Growing: Can tolerate most soil types as long as it has good sun exposure.It spreads via rhizomes.
Edible uses: The young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable.
Medicinal uses: It is a stimulant expectorant herb for the bronchial system, helping to clear infections. It is antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, expectorant and stimulant. The root is taken internally in the treatment of chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis and is often used raw with honey in order to increase the expectorant effect
Permaculture Uses: Flowers in the late fall and provides food for pollinators when not much else is available. Also produces a good amount of biomass for mulch and composting.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.
Latin name: Aster tataricus
Plant Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Lifespan: Perennial
Origin: China
Growing: Can tolerate most soil types as long as it has good sun exposure.It spreads via rhizomes.
Edible uses: The young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable.
Medicinal uses: It is a stimulant expectorant herb for the bronchial system, helping to clear infections. It is antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, expectorant and stimulant. The root is taken internally in the treatment of chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis and is often used raw with honey in order to increase the expectorant effect
Permaculture Uses: Flowers in the late fall and provides food for pollinators when not much else is available. Also produces a good amount of biomass for mulch and composting.
7 Layers Nursery cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always do research and seek advice from a professional before consuming and/or using a plant medicinally.