What are the functions and effects of fresh red ginseng berries?
Dec 31, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, fresh Hongguoshen, also known as Spider Fruit or Mountain Water Chestnut, is the root of the plant *Lobelia longifolia* (Campanulaceae family), serving both as a wild mountain delicacy and a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine. Its functions and effects mainly include nourishing qi and yin, clearing heat and promoting body fluid production, regulating the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs, calming the mind, and improving sleep. Moderate consumption provides various health benefits to the human body.
Generally speaking, fresh red Fructus Codonopsis, also known as spider fruit or wild water chestnut, is the root of Codonopsis pilosula var. modesta, a plant from the Campanulaceae family. It is not only a wild delicacy but also a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with therapeutic value. Its main functions and benefits include nourishing qi and yin, clearing heat and promoting body fluid production, regulating the spleen and stomach, nourishing the lungs, and calming the mind to aid sleep. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Nourishing Qi and Yin
Fresh red Fructus Codonopsis is mildly tempered in nature and mainly affects the spleen, lung, heart, and kidney meridians, providing the effect of nourishing qi and yin. For patients suffering from qi deficiency, weak qi, or yin deficiency, red Fructus Codonopsis helps improve physical constitution and enhance resistance.
2. Clearing Heat and Promoting Body Fluid Production
Red Fructus Codonopsis has the function of clearing internal heat and promoting the production of body fluids, effectively regulating the body's yin-yang balance and supplying necessary hydration and nutrients. It is especially suitable for symptoms such as thirst and irritability caused by internal heat and dryness.
3. Regulating Spleen and Stomach
Red Fructus Codonopsis can improve spleen and stomach functions, stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and relieve various discomforts caused by spleen deficiency, such as loss of appetite and indigestion.
4. Nourishing the Lungs
Red Fructus Codonopsis nourishes the lungs and helps alleviate symptoms such as coughing and shortness of breath caused by lung deficiency, promoting lung health.
5. Calming the Mind and Aiding Sleep
Red Fructus Codonopsis also has the effect of calming the mind and improving cognitive function, helping to achieve mental tranquility, enhancing sleep quality, and relieving problems such as insomnia and excessive dreaming. This provides significant improvement for individuals suffering from chronic poor sleep quality.
Fresh red Fructus Codonopsis is a nutrient-rich and highly valued medicinal food, offering multiple health benefits when consumed in appropriate amounts. However, please note that it is not suitable for everyone. Individuals with excessive internal heat due to yin deficiency, uncontrolled hypertension, heart disease patients, and pregnant women are advised to avoid its use or use it cautiously under a doctor's guidance. Additionally, during the consumption of red Fructus Codonopsis, it is advisable to avoid eating raw, cold, spicy, or excessively greasy foods, as these may interfere with the herb's effectiveness.
