Natural Stress Reliever: Rhodiola

15 August 2007 – 11:41 am

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What Is Rhodiola?

Rhodiola (rhodiola rosea) is also known as arctic or golden root.

Rhodiola is an alpine plant which typically grows above 3000 metres.

Rhodiola contains many beneficial properties such as rosavin, rosin, rosarin and has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years.

Rhodiola has the following functions:

  • It balances hormone secretions
  • It supports the adrenal glands
  • It can relieve depression
  • It helps fatigue (both mental and physical)
  • It aids sleep
  • It improves stamina, memory, alertness and concentration
  • It has both a stimulating and a sedating effect on the central nervous system

How Can Rhodiola Help Stress?

Double-blind trials have shown that rhodiola can help to improve mental performance and a feeling of well being plus reduce mental fatigue during stressful times.

How Much Rhodiola Do You Need To Take To Help With Your Stress?

In the previously mentioned double-blind trials, the dose given varied from 100 mg per day to 555 mg of rhodiola extract per day.

At low doses, rhodiola has a more stimulating action and a more sedative action at high doses.

Rhodiola is normally taken before meals.

Note: As with all herbal supplements, please consult your doctor before taking rhodiola extract supplements.

So, to sum up…

Rhodiola is an alpine plant which has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years.

Double-blind trials have shown that rhodiola can help to improve mental performance and a feeling of well being plus reduce mental fatigue during stressful times.

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