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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aster root (from plants in the genus Aster, commonly known as Zi Wan in Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM) has a longstanding place in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in East Asia. It is primarily used for treating respiratory issues and coughs, but some traditional formulations have included aster root as part of multi-herb remedies for liver health, including hepatitis. The rationale for its inclusion hinges on its purported ability to "clear heat" and "detoxify," concepts rooted in TCM theory. There are historical records in Chinese herbal compendia, such as the Shennong Bencao Jing and later texts, that mention aster root among ingredients for formulas addressing jaundice and liver inflammation—conditions that may correspond to hepatitis in modern terms. However, scientific validation of its efficacy for hepatitis is very limited. Modern pharmacological studies of aster root focus mainly on its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but direct, high-quality clinical evidence for hepatitis treatment is lacking. Thus, its use for hepatitis is justified mainly by traditional practice rather than robust scientific evidence.

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