Rhodiola
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Parts Used & Where Grown
There are some 50 species of rhodiola, but it is the fragrant root of the species Rhodiola rosea that is used medicinally. Rhodiola rosea grows throughout the mountainous regions in the higher latitudes and elevations of the Northern hemisphere.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
| Used for | Amount | Why |
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Stress
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170 mg daily of a standardized herbal extract |
[3 stars]
Rhodiola has been shown to promote feelings of well-being and support mental function. |
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Anxiety
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170 mg of a standardized extract twice per day |
[2 stars]
Taking rhodiola has been shown to significantly improve anxiety symptoms.
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Athletic Performance and General Endurance
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200 mg of an herbal extract, standardized to contain 3% rosavin plus 1% salidroside, taken one hour before endurance exercise |
[2 stars]
In a double-blind trial, healthy volunteers who received an extract of the herb Rhodiola rosea one hour before an endurance-exercise test saw significantly increased endurance, as measured by the time it took to become exhausted. |
Traditional Use (May Not Be Supported by Scientific Studies)
Rhodiola has long been used in traditional medicine, primarily in Russia and Scandinavia.1 The Vikings used rhodiola to enhance physical strength and endurance, and it was commonly used by many Northern peoples to treat fatigue, poor physical endurance, nervous system disorders, and infections, and to enhance fertility. Rhodiola was included in the first Swedish Pharmacopeia, and Dioscorides, the Greek physician, reported on its use in his treatise De Materia Medica. In middle Asia, rhodiola was considered a premier treatment for colds and flu during the severe winters that occur there.
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