Rhodiola Rosea: Benefits and Uses

Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that may help the body adapt to stress and promote overall well-being. It is believed to have anti-fatigue and anti-anxiety properties.

Rhodiola Rosea FAQ

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What is Rhodiola rosea used for?

Other names for it include arctic root, golden root, king’s crown, and rose root. Rhodiola rosea has been used in traditional medicine for many years, particularly in Russia, Scandinavia, and other cold, mountainous areas. Some people believe the herb can treat anxiety, depression, fatigue, anemia, and headaches.

What is Rhodiola root?

Rhodiola is also known as arctic root or golden root. Its scientific name is Rhodiola rosea. Its root contains more than 140 active ingredients, with the two most potent being rosavin and salidroside ( 1 ). People in Russia and Scandinavian countries have used rhodiola for centuries to treat:

Is Rhodiola a perennial?

S. rosea (L.) Scop. Rhodiola rosea (commonly golden root, rose root, roseroot, : 138 Aaron's rod, Arctic root, king's crown, lignum rhodium, orpin rose) is a perennial flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae.

What is Rhodiola rosea?

Rhodiola rosea is a flowering herb that has been used in traditional medicine for many years. One of the best-known claims about Rhodiola rosea is its power as a substance that helps the body adapt to stress, otherwise known as an adaptogen.

Where does Rhodiola rosea grow?

Rhodiola rosea is a flowering herb that grows in cold, high-altitude regions of Europe and Asia. Other names for it include arctic root, golden root, king’s crown, and rose root. Rhodiola rosea has been used in traditional medicine for many years, particularly in Russia, Scandinavia, and other cold, mountainous areas.

How big is a Rhodiola rosea?

Rhodiola rosea is from 5 to 40 centimetres (2.0 to 15.7 in) tall, fleshy, and has several stems growing from a short, scaly rootstock. Flowers have 4 sepals and 4 petals, yellow to greenish yellow in color sometimes tipped with red, about 1 to 3.5 millimetres (0.039 to 0.138 in) long, and blooming in summer.