Aster indicus
Aster indicus, commonly known as Indian Aster, is a resilient perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Characterized by its striking composite flowers, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, serving as a vital natural resource in various herbal healing practices.
- Scientific name: Aster indicus
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical presence across various regions of China. It can be found growing within the landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, its distribution extends to the tropical environment of Hainan. The species is also documented in the northern reaches of China Inner Mongolia. Finally, its range encompasses the territories of China North-Central and China Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aster indicus, is highly valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties derived from its biological components. The medicinal efficacy of the species is often linked to the presence of specific chemical constituents, such as the polysaccharide compounds that contribute to its bioactive profile. In many traditional applications, the therapeutic preparation involves the use of the dried K. indica herb, which serves as a concentrated source of the plant's healing essence when processed for medicinal use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polysaccharide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried K. indica herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aster indicus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticomplement, Antitussive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticomplement | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |