« Back to products list Common Name: Rhodiola Rosea
Botanical Name: Rhodiola Rosea
Other Names: Roseroot
Growing Area: Arctic and mountainous areas of Asia, Europe and North America

General Info:
Rhodiola Rosea is a perennial growing primarily in dry sandy ground at high altitudes. It reaches a height of 12 to 30 inches and produces yellow, orange or red blossoms. The dried root has a rose scent and grows slowly. It is usually harvested after at least 3 years of growth.

Nutrients & Applications:
Rhodiola Rosea has been used in the traditional medicine of Russia, Scandinavia and other countries for centuries. The Vikings used it to enhance physical strength and endurance. More than 180 studies have been published about Roseroot. Its active compounds are believed to be rosavins and salidroside. It is also rich in phenolic compounds, known to have strong antioxidant properties.

Russian researchers have classified Rhodiola Rosea as an adaptogen, a substance that aids the resistance of an organism to a variety of physical, chemical and biological stressors. It may be useful in warding off depression, help support healthy thyroid function, and protect from environmental toxins.

Roseroot supports physical work capacity and dramatically shortens the recovery time between periods of intense exercise. It may enhance memory, attention span and learning capabilities. Rhodiola Rosea is said to help improve mood, boost energy level and aid mental clarity. It also has potential with increasing longevity, preventing high altitude sickness, and may help support a healthy immune system. *