biostudies-literatureUnknown16Zhang X<i>Aster tataricus</i> L.f. (<i>A.tataricus</i>), a perennial herb of the genus Aster in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family. It is associated with a spicy, bitter, and warm nature and belongs to the Lung Meridian. The medicinal parts of <i>A.tataricus</i> are flowers, leaves, roots, and rhizomes. <i>A.tataricus</i> was first recorded in <i>Shuo Wen</i> under the alias "Zi Wan" (). Traditionally, it is utilised to clear lung qi, promote fluid flow, calm adverse-rising energy, relieve cough, resolve sputum, and regulate secretions. However, it is worth noting that <i>A.tataricus</i> has certain hepatotoxicity. Modern pharmacology indicates that <i>A.tataricus</i> can be used to treat various diseases, including those of the respiratory and urinary systems. In this review, all available inforFrontiers in pharmacology1581505https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12014666biostudies-literature<i>Aster tataricus</i> L. f.: a review on the botany, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, pharmacology, toxicology and comprehensive utilization.PMC12014666Ren WHuang SMa LLiu MZhang XSong SPan MMa Wfalse<i>Aster tataricus</i> L. f.: a review on the botany, phytochemistry, ethnopharmacology, pharmacology, toxicology and comprehensive utilization.<i>Aster tataricus</i> L.f. (<i>A.tataricus</i>), a perennial herb of the genus Aster in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family. It is associated with a spicy, bitter, and warm nature and belongs to the Lung Meridian. The medicinal parts of <i>A.tataricus</i> are flowers, leaves, roots, and rhizomes. <i>A.tataricus</i> was first recorded in <i>Shuo Wen</i> under the alias "Zi Wan" (). Traditionally, it is utilised to clear lung qi, promote fluid flow, calm adverse-rising energy, relieve cough, resolve sputum, and regulate secretions. However, it is worth noting that <i>A.tataricus</i> has certain hepatotoxicity. Modern pharmacology indicates that <i>A.tataricus</i> can be used to treat various diseases, including those of the respiratory and urinary systems. In this review, all available infor2025-01-01T00:00:00Z20252025-07-02T03:05:05.061Z2025-07-02T03:05:05.061ZS-EPMC120146664027106110.3389/fphar.2025.1581505