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What are the medicinal benefits of Rhodiola?

Oct 16, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Ziyi
Introduction
Rhodiola rosea is the dried root and rhizome of Rhodiola crenulata, a plant from the Crassulaceae family. It has a sweet and bitter taste, and its medicinal property is neutral. It primarily affects the spleen, lung, and heart meridians. It possesses various medicinal effects, including tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi, promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis, moistening the lungs to stop coughing, improving circulation, relieving asthma, and replenishing qi while activating blood flow. It should be noted that Rhodiola rosea must be taken under the guidance of a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner; self-medication without professional advice should be avoided to prevent potential harm to the body.

　　Rhodiola rosea is the dried root and rhizome of Rhodiola crenulata, a plant from the Crassulaceae family. It has a sweet and bitter taste, and its medicinal property is neutral. It acts on the lung and heart meridians. Rhodiola possesses various pharmacological effects, including tonifying the spleen and enhancing qi, promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, moistening the lungs and relieving cough, improving circulation and alleviating asthma, as well as replenishing qi and activating blood flow. Specific details are as follows:

　　1. Tonifying the Spleen and Enhancing Qi

　　Active ingredients in Rhodiola, such as p-tyrosol, are believed to regulate the immune system and enhance resistance. By boosting the body's immune function, Rhodiola also helps strengthen spleen function and alleviate fatigue and weakness caused by spleen deficiency.

　　2. Promoting Blood Circulation and Removing Blood Stasis

　　Rhodiola contains certain bioactive compounds, such as matrine, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These components help improve blood circulation and reduce oxygen free radicals in the blood, thereby promoting blood circulation and resolving blood stasis, helping to relieve pain and discomfort caused by blood stagnation.

　　3. Moistening the Lungs and Relieving Cough

　　Certain components in Rhodiola, such as flavonoids, can help alleviate coughing, sputum production, and other symptoms related to lung health, while also promoting the repair of lung tissue.

　　4. Improving Circulation and Alleviating Asthma

　　Rhodiola can improve cardiovascular and respiratory system functions by enhancing blood circulation and facilitating gas exchange. This helps relieve symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath.

　　5. Replenishing Qi and Activating Blood Flow

　　Rhodiola has a bidirectional regulatory effect—it can both tonify qi and blood and promote blood circulation. This makes Rhodiola applicable in traditional Chinese medicine for various conditions, including qi deficiency with blood stasis and qi stagnation with blood stasis.

　　It should be noted that Rhodiola must be taken under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner. Self-medication without professional advice should be avoided to prevent potential harm to the body.

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