The dried root of: approximately cylindrical, length 15 - 25cm, the surface is colored yellow-brown to brown . The main root has an uneven surface; the Wurzeläste measure of 0.3 - 1 cm in diameter . Bieglich and of a tough consistency, the fracture yellowish-white to pale yellow brown in color, it has a thicker Bark is cracking and numerous brown, speckle-shaped Exkretbehältern visible, the wood part is light colored and shows a yellow-brown colored, ring-shaped Cambium.
Strong, characteristic odour,
Taste is sweet, sharp and weak bitter.