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© Martin WallParts 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.
- Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.
- Contradictory, insufficient, or preliminary studies suggesting a health benefit or minimal health benefit.
- For an herb, supported by traditional use but minimal or no scientific evidence. For a supplement,little scientific support.
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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:
| Used for | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Stress | 170 mg daily of a standardized herbal extract |  [3 stars] Rhodiola has been shown to promote feelings of well-being and support mental function. |
Anxiety | 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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Mental Performance | Refer to label instructions | [2 stars] In a double-blind study, supplementing with an extract of rhodiola for two weeks significantly improved mental fatigue in a group of physicians during night duty. |
Fatigue | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] Traditional use and some double blind, test tube, and animal research suggests that rhodiola may treat fatigue. |
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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