【Habitat】Growing in tussock or thickets on sunny slope at altitude 2,000m, rarely under forests. 【Plant height】0.2-1.2m 【Smell and taste】Light smell and lightly sweet taste first then bitter. 【Blooming period】July to September 【Seeding time】in winter or spring 【Sun/Shade】sunlight 【Soil and humidity】Prefers moderate climate and high air humidity. Not picky at soil but grows best in fertile sandy loam. 【Medicinal parts】dry roots 【Harvest & Processing】dig out roots in spring and autumn, wash, remove hair roots, dry 【Main components】Mainly contains saponin compounds. 【Pharmacological effect】 Phlegm-eliminating, antitussive, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcerative, blood-sugar-lowering, sedative, pesticidal, anti-edema, diuretic; toxic. 【Property】Bitter, pungent, neutral. Dispersing lung qi, disinhibiting the throat, dispelling phlegm, expelling pus. 【Cautions】Overdose can cause nausea and vomiting. 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.