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

General Info:
Roseroot 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:
Roseroot 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. Mongolian doctors prescribed it for tuberculosis and cancer. 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 it as an adaptogen, a substance that increases the resistance of an organism to a variety of physical, chemical and biological stressors.

Roseroot is useful in warding off depression, cancer and cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. It can be used to treat hypertension, anemia, irritability, headaches, and sleep disturbances. It can also help increase thyroid function and protect from environmental toxins.

Roseroot increases physical work capacity and dramatically shortens the recovery time between periods of intense exercise. It also increases mental work performance, and reduces the number of mistakes made due to mental fatigue. It enhances memory, attention span and learning capabilities. It improves mood, energy level and mental clarity. It also increases longevity, prevents high altitude sickness, and boost resistance to infections.