*Indian aster has wide culinary uses in East Asia. Young leaves and stems are collected in early spring time and cooked with other food items such as dried tofu (bean curd). It is considered a delicacy because of its special flavor. It is particularly popular south of Yangtze River in China.
*Roots and the whole plant of Indian aster is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a wide range of ailments.(clarification needed)
==Common name==
* '''English''' - Indian Kalimeris
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