Aster koraiensis

Botanical Description

Aster koraiensis is a herbaceous perennial plant growing 50 - 60cm tall from an underground rhizome[ 1083 Title Potent Indian herbs used for the cure and management of Diabetes Publication The Journal of Phytopharmacology Author Thiru Murgan; Kesava Murgan; Valli Manalan Website http://www.phytopharmajournal.com Publisher Year 2012 ISBN 2320-480X Description An on-line, open access journal ] The plant is a valued traditional medicinal herb in Korea, where it is still commonly used to treat a range of complaints; it is also sometimes harvested for local use as a food. The plant is widely grown, especially in Korea, as an ornamental and for soil stabilization.