The main effects of sweet root water are expectorant, anti-asthmatic, clearing the throat, invigorating the spleen and stomach, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, and clearing heat and detoxifying. It can be适量 consumed under the guidance of a professional doctor.

Brewing sweet root water has a good relieving effect on anorexia and poor digestion caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, but it should not be consumed excessively to avoid exacerbating the condition blindly. Sweet root is rich in water-soluble vitamins, amino acids, calcium, iron, magnesium, and other minerals, which can lower blood lipids, relieve constipation, promote blood circulation, and improve metabolic capacity.

In general, the sweet root can be used to brew water for drinking by the general population, but it should be avoided to be eaten with crucian carp to prevent food poisoning.