It grows in the subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, America.
Perennial plant, height 15-35 cm. The rhizome is long, the stem grows horizontally, the leaves are lamellar, the flowers are white, pink.
It has cleansing, laxative, appetite-boosting properties and is used in gastrointestinal diseases.
Agrotechnics requires the selection of well-plowed, weeded, mulched, chiseled, leveled areas in the fall. The prepared areas are spaced 70 cm apart and the seeds are sown at a depth of 1-3 cm.