- Region
- Europe
- Origin
- Europe (north and mountains), Asia, North America (Arctic)
Europe · Herb · № 366
Rhodiola rosea
Herb · Europe
Rhodiola
Rhodiola rosea
Roseroot is sold as an adaptogen for tiredness and stress. Some studies find a small effect on stress-related fatigue, but they are small and of varying quality. There is no evidence that it prevents colds.
Safety notes
Maximum 600 mg a day, no longer than 10 weeks in a row. Not in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Herbs for viral infections: Maximum 600 mg a day, no longer than 10 weeks in a row. Not in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Preparation
Tablet, capsule or tincture.
Use in traditions
The cut root smells of roses. In Scandinavia, Siberia and the Altai roseroot was used to increase endurance and withstand cold and fatigue; in Siberia a bouquet of roots was given to bridal couples. In Tibetan medicine related Rhodiola species are used for altitude sickness and breathlessness. Soviet researchers studied it in the 1960s for soldiers and cosmonauts.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Herbs for viral infections
Attributed effects
Adaptogen (salidroside), fights stress, strengthens immunity; especially against colds; further for energy, high cholesterol, depression, diabetes.
Preparation and amount
Tablet, capsule or tincture.
Caution: Maximum 600 mg a day, no longer than 10 weeks in a row. Not in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- TincturePowder and kitchen