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Saussurea belongs to the Compositae family[1]. It is a high-altitude, snow-covered plant found in Central Asia and China, including Tibet, , Sichuan, and Xinjiang Uyghur. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used as a cooling agent, to treat arthritis, reduce fever, andYunnan strengthen the heart. The part commonly used for cooking is the root, which is often called the fruit. It is in the same family as sunflowers.It grows well in cool climates (15-25 degrees Celsius). It is propagated by separating the sprouts. It is planted in well-drained loamy soil, watered regularly in January, and takes about 9-10 months to mature before the underground tubers are harvested.
