🌸Korean Traditional Medicine

Aster Scaber (Chamchwi)

vegetable

Aster Scaber (Chamchwi)

Doellingeria scabra is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae from Eurasia. It is frequently found in wild mountain regions of Korea, eastern Russia, China, and Japan.

Conditions addressed

Respiratory IssuesImmune SupportCancer PreventionInflammationAnemia

How to use

1–2 cups cooked or raw daily
  • Eat steamed, roasted, stir-fried, or raw in salads.
  • Lightly cooking increases digestibility.

Interactions & contraindications

May affect immune activity

Watch for: Immunosuppressants (for transplant or autoimmune conditions)

Immune-stimulating herbs can work against immunosuppressive therapy.