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Aster tataricus is one of the 50 fundamental herbs of Traditional Chinese medicine. This species has been used for at least 2,000 years in traditional Chinese medicine. * The root contains triterpenes and triterpene saponins, and is a stimulant expectorant herb for the bronchial system, helping to clear infections. * It is antibacterial, antifungal, antitussive, expectorant and stimulant. * It has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, Pseudomonas and Vibrio proteusProteus. * 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. * The root is harvested in the autumn and can be dried for later use.* Cancer: The plant contains the triterpene epifriedelinol, which has shown anticancer activity, and is used as a folk cure for cancer. AT extract effectively attenuates the growth of SCC-9 cancerous cells by the virtue of its cytotoxic and anti clonogenic activity.==References==* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28573230* https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5446437/