【The herbal actual smell and taste】Light smell, slightly bitter and astringent taste. 【Blooming period】June to September 【Fruiting period】July to October 【Seeding time】in spring 【Sun/Shade】 half shade 【Moisture, soil, temperature】prefers moderate climate and high air humidity, cold resistant, drought resistant. Not picky at soil. fertile sandy loam. 【Medicinal parts】roots. Chinese name: Daji 【Harvest & Processing】 Excavated in autumn and winter, washed, and sun-dried. 【Main components】Mainly contains triterpene (euphorbon, etc.), alkaloids and euphorbia A, B, C, etc. 【Pharmacological effect】Purgative, diuretic and decompressive. 【Property】Bitter, cold, toxic. Expelling water and drink. Mark: As for all the herbs we supply here, all the medicinal information is only for your reference. Please consult with prefessional doctors for any application. Naturix-Seeds will not be responsible for any medicinal effects.