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Source of validity: Traditional
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Aster species, particularly Aster tataricus and related plants, have a history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in East Asia. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Aster tataricus (commonly called Ziwan) is used primarily as an expectorant for coughs and other respiratory ailments. However, some ethnobotanical sources from India and other regions mention the use of Aster species for gastrointestinal conditions, including diarrhea and dysentery, which are symptoms associated with cholera. The rationale for these uses typically relies on the perceived antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of the plant's roots and aerial parts. Despite this traditional use, there is a lack of rigorous scientific studies or clinical trials directly assessing Aster species for the treatment or support of cholera specifically. Most available research focuses on respiratory indications or general antimicrobial activity, not on Vibrio cholerae or the pathophysiology of cholera. Therefore, while there is some ethnobotanical precedent for using Aster in gastrointestinal conditions, scientific validation for its efficacy against cholera is lacking, and its traditional use appears to be limited and not widespread.

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