aster indicum

Aster indicum is a perennial plant species in the family Asteraceae, native to the Himalayas, temperate East Asia, Indo-China, and Java. It is primarily known as a medicinal plant in traditional systems of medicine across Asia. While specific pharmaceutical drug products derived from Aster indicum are not documented in major regulatory or pharmacological databases, related species within the genus (such as Aster tataricus) are used for their anti-inflammatory and respiratory benefits. The plant itself contains various phytochemicals with potential therapeutic effects; however, there is no evidence that "aster indicum" refers to an approved pharmaceutical drug or dietary supplement product[2][4]. Its use remains largely within herbal and traditional medicine contexts.

Other names

Aster indicusAster indicum L.