Are the roots of Hongguoshen (a type of plant) effective?

Generally, the root of the Red Fruit Ginseng (Rhodiola crenulata) has medicinal properties. Its main functions include nourishing and strengthening the body, invigorating the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting diuresis and resolving dampness, as well as moistening the lungs and relieving cough. A detailed explanation is as follows:

1. Nourishing and Strengthening: The root of Red Fruit Ginseng contains various nutrients, such as protein, calcium, magnesium, etc., which help replenish the body's energy and nutrients, thereby enhancing physical health.

2. Invigorating the Spleen and Harmonizing the Stomach: By regulating the qi and blood of the meridians and internal organs related to the spleen and stomach, Red Fruit Ginseng root helps restore normal function of the spleen and stomach, promotes digestive function, and enhances digestion and absorption.

3. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying: The root is cool in nature and can neutralize heat toxins in the body. It may also contain anti-inflammatory substances, thus exerting a heat-clearing and detoxifying effect. It can be used to eliminate internal heat toxins and alleviate symptoms caused by such conditions.

4. Promoting Diuresis and Resolving Dampness: The metabolism of bodily fluids is closely related to the functions of internal organs. Red Fruit Ginseng root may regulate the functions of relevant organs, enhance the transportation, transformation, and excretion of fluids, thereby reducing dampness accumulation and exerting a diuretic and dampness-resolving effect.

5. Moistening the Lungs and Relieving Cough: When the lungs are affected by heat and dryness, causing symptoms such as coughing and phlegm production, the root of Red Fruit Ginseng may exert a moistening effect on the lungs through its mucilage-like components, reduce pulmonary inflammation, and help loosen and expel phlegm.

It is recommended to rinse the Red Fruit Ginseng thoroughly under running water before consumption to remove surface dust and impurities, ensuring safe consumption.