Rhodiola Rosea
Golden Root, Roseroot

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Rhodiola rosea or Golden root is a highly prized herb from the polar arctic region. Emperors of China used to organize expeditions to Siberia to bring back this highly valued plant. In Siberia it's said, "people who take Rhodiola will live beyond 100 years."

A plant native to mountainous regions of Asia, parts of Europe, and the Arctic, Rhodiola rosea has long been used as a healing herb, it is often recommended to help combat fatigue and restore energy.

Although records show that the ancient Greek physician Dioscorides once prescribed this plant, it is primarily associated with Scandinavia and Russia. Swedish researchers, for instance, believe that the Vikings regularly used rhodiola rosea. And even today, a bouquet of rhodiola rosea may be presented to a bride and groom in Siberia to assure a rich and fruitful marriage.

Given the plant's origins, it's not really surprising that most of the research on Rhodiola rosea has been published in Slavic and Scandinavian languages. American and other Western researchers, however, have recently begun to explore rhodiola's effect on the body and its capacity to aid in the healing process, building upon the clinical studies originally conducted in Scandinavian countries and the Soviet Union.

Of particular interest is rhodiola's well-documented qualities as an adaptogen (an endurance enhancer). In this capacity it appears to help the body stay healthy and perform in top-notch condition despite physical exhaustion or environmental stresses, such as high heat or pollutants in the air and water.

Plant specialists have actually identified more than 200 different species of rhodiola rosea. While a number of different ones are used in traditional healing, R. rosea appears to be the most clinically effective form. The root is the part of the plant used medicinally, and some sources refer to R. rosea as "golden root" or "roseroot."

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Health Benefits

In recent years, dozens of uses for Rhodiola rosea have been proposed, including treating depression and fatigue, enhancing memory and intellectual capacity, increasing work performance and endurance, and stimulating the nervous system. Many of these potential benefits relate to the herb's adaptogenic qualities.
One particularly interesting aspect of rhodiola rosea is that it appears to work differently within the body than other adaptogens--the best known of which is the very popular herb Siberian ginseng. Rhodiola's unique mechanism of action excites researchers because it means this herb may be able to provide a therapeutic alternative to established adaptogens.
Some of the current findings on rhodiola rosea are still preliminary and relate to complex physiological interactions in the body's chemistry. But put simply, rhodiola rosea appears to work by influencing key central nervous system chemicals--neurotransmitters called monoamines (dopamine and serotonin are examples). An imbalance of monoamines is believed to be involved in several hard-to-treat illnesses, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD); some herbalists believe taking rhodiola rosea to normalize monoamine levels may benefit these ailments.
In contrast, most other adaptogens, such as Siberian ginseng, seem to boost the body's reserves by enhancing the output of stress-fighting hormones from the adrenal glands.
Other studies on rhodiola rosea have shown benefits in such varied areas as increased learning capacity and memory enhancement, regulation of menstrual periods and infertility, reduction of side effects from cancer chemotherapy, increased sexual libido and erectile dysfunction, enhancement of thyroid gland function, increased capacity for work and endurance, and protection from environmental toxins.

Specifically, Rhodiola rosea may help to:

·  Improve performance capacity. A handful of studies have shown that rhodiola rosea increases performance in individuals who are working under stressful conditions. For example, a small 2000 study published in the journal Phytomedicine examined the herb's effect on mental fatigue in a group of 56 healthy young Armenian doctors doing night duty. In this double-blind study, measures of mental fatigue (such as impaired short-term memory, associative thinking, audio-visual perception) were very much improved after supplementation with a rhodiola rosea extract as opposed to a placebo.

·  Ease chronic fatigue syndrome. Rhodiola rosea appears to have clinical benefits for chronic fatigue syndrome through a variety of mechanisms--including raising levels of neurotransmitters, improving metabolism of fatty acids, and enhancing energy molecules, such as ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and CP (creatine phosphate).

·  Fight fatigue and boost energy. Even for individuals who don't have chronic fatigue syndrome, rhodiola rosea is becoming increasingly popular to counter the exhaustion that occurs from working the body too hard, either physically or mentally. With rhodiola rosea, problems of fatigue- or exhaustion-related sleep, appetite, and headache may lift. Those struggling to recover from an intense work schedule may also benefit from the herb's apparent energy-boosting powers.

·  Prevent stress-related illnesses. Because rhodiola rosea is an adaptogen, it's likely that this herb can help boost resistance to physical stresses--and the illnesses that commonly follow, from immune-system suppression to high blood pressure and heart disease. Acute stress in particular tends to shift the body's levels of endorphins and monoamines, neurochemicals that rhodiola rosea helps to rebalance. More clinical research is clearly needed to demonstrate this effect, but the hope is that rhodiola rosea taken during times of acute stress may help to stabilize the body.

Dosage Information

• to improve work endurance capacity and prevent stress-related illness take 1 tsp once or twice a day, on an empty stomach, before meals.
• to prevent stress-related illnesses take 1 tsp 3 times a day, on an empty stomach, before meals.
• for an anticipated episode of acute stress take 2 tsp 3 times a day
• to increase libido and/or to improve sexual performance, take 2 tbsp just before sex. Rhodioal rosea is recommended as aphrodisiac both for women and men.
• to improve physical performance and to protect heart during workout, take 1 tbsp just before workout.
• for chronic fatigue syndrome take 1 tbsp once or twice a day, on an empty stomach, before meals.
• Because of the herb's stimulating effect, most studies suggest starting at a lower dose and over several days gradually increasing the amount to the recommended dose.

For best results, after the graduated start-up period, take rhodiola rosea at exactly the dosage recommended, and only for short periods of time.

Guidelines for Use

• rhodiola rosea has been safely administered for periods ranging from one day to four months.
• Until more specific information is available about long-term supplementation, take a one- to two-week pause in your daily rhodiola rosea regimen at least every three months to give your body a rest. In other words, keep to repeat cycles separated by short intervals of no supplementation.
   

Active Constituents

• Phenylpropenoids (including rosavin, rhosavidin, rhodiolosid, salidrosid);^{1, 2}

• additional constituents are thyrosol and cinnamic alcohol, essential oil, anthraglycosides, beta-sitosterin, daucosterol, monoterpenes, flavonoids, and 16-18% tannins.

General Interaction

• There are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with Rhodiola rosea. However, much remains to be learned about this herb and how it may interact with other adaptogens, such as Siberian ginseng, as well as with other dietary supplements.

Possible Side Effects

• Irritability and insomnia may be a risk with high doses of rhodiola rosea. A high dose is considered to be daily intakes of several tbsp and above.

Cautions

• Don't take rhodiola rosea during pregnancy or while breast-feeding; risks have not been adequately studied.

• Because of its stimulating nature, rhodiola rosea should be avoided by individuals with bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.

In the east, Russian, Chinese & Scandinavian traditional and modern medicine recognizes many benefits of this amazing herb. In Russia and in China Rhodiola Rosea is used to:

• reverse emotional stress characterized by sluggishness, low motivation, muscle weakness, chronic fatigue, labored breathing, giddiness, chest pain, palpitations, excessive sleeping and brain cloud.
• increase body's ability to handle stresses of all kinds. Partly by calming the sympathetic (fight or flight) nervous system and relaxing the parasympathetic system. Subjects given the extract of rhodiola showed increased levels of beta-endorphin (the stress relieving, feel-good, analgesic peptide) in the brain.
• improve endurance levels. Excellent for athletes and body builders. A study of 52 individuals of all ages showed a 12% increase in the duration of physical performance. When initially fatigued and asked to perform the test, it increased to 28%!
• Enhance sexual potency. In a test of 35 subjects with weak erections and/or premature ejaculations, 50 mg per day was found to provide substantial improvement in 26 of the 35. Seminal fluid also showed an increase in the production of sex hormones.
• Combat depression and anxiety. A study of 128 individuals of all ages involving the ingredient in with various forms of depression showed that 65% had a complete disappearance of their depression. It has been used with a variety of prescription antidepressants with no apparent problems.
• Combat diabetes. In animal experiments Rhodiola rosea increased blood insulin and decreased glucagon.
• combat cancer. A study in rats showed that the ingredient in rhodiola decreased tumor growth by 39% and inhibited metastases by 50%.
• increase protein metabolism. Valuable for body builders.
• Immune stimulation. increases immune response while blocking the immune lowering effects of cortisol. In one animal experiment, natural killer cell activity increased significantly.
• Increase strength, mobility, learning, memory and attention span.
• Remove ammonia from the body.
   

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Rhodiola Rosea Root Tincture Dosage

Take one teaspoonful once or twice a day on an empty stomach, before meals.

DOSAGE DETAILS

RBC Herbal’s Rhodiola rosea Root Tincture is not evaluated by the FDA (Food And Drug Administration)! Anyone who uses This Tincture does so at their own legal risk. Please consult your physician before taking The Tincture. Do not take Rhodiola Rosea Root Tincture with any other medications unless you have discussed possible side effects with your physician. Furthermore, we are not responsible for any side effects caused by the use of this product. The Tincture may be taken as an herbal supplement, but it is not a substitute for any medical product or for treatment from a licensed physician. This paper is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice.

Dosage Information
• to improve work endurance capacity and prevent stress-related illness take 1 tsp once or twice a day, on an empty stomach, before meals.
• to prevent stress-related illnesses take 1 tsp 3 times a day, on an empty stomach, before meals.
• for an anticipated episode of acute stress take 2 tsp 3 times a day
• to increase libido and/or to improve sexual performance, take 2 tbsp just before sex. Rhodiola rosea is recommended as aphrodisiac both for women and men.
• to improve physical performance and to protect heart during workout, take 1 tbsp just before workout.

Because of the herb's stimulating effect, most studies suggest starting at a lower dose and over several days gradually increasing the amount to the recommended dose.
For best results, after the graduated start-up period, take Rhodiola rosea at exactly the dosage recommended, and only for short periods of time.

Rhodiola rosea has been safely administered for periods ranging from one day to four months.
Until more specific information is available about long-term supplementation, take a one- to two-week pause in your daily Rhodiola rosea regimen at least every three months to give your body a rest. In other words, keep to repeat cycles separated by short intervals of no supplementation.

General Interaction
• There are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with Rhodiola rosea. However, much remains to be learned about this herb and how it may interact with other adaptogens, such as Siberian ginseng, as well as with other dietary supplements.

Possible Side Effects
• Irritability and insomnia may be a risk with high doses of Rhodiola rosea. A high dose is considered to be daily intakes of several tbsp and above.

Cautions
• Don't take Rhodiola rosea during pregnancy or while breast-feeding; risks have not been adequately studied.
Because of its stimulating nature, Rhodiola rosea should be avoided by individuals with bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder.

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