Alias: Sichuan Fritillary Bulb, Dark Purple Fritillary Bulb, Gansu Fritillary Bulb, Suoshan Fritillary Bulb.Season: May to August.Storage duration: One year.Cultivated in summer and autumn or after snowmelt; the roots and rough skin are removed along with mud and sand, then dried in the sun or by low-temperature drying.Radicant is traditionally used for its effects on moistening the lungs, stopping coughs, and resolving phlegm.