Rhodiola; History And Benefits Of The Natural Herb

By Author: Dr. G. Purdom
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Rhodiola is becoming one of the most popular and effective herbal remedies for supporting mood and reducing feelings of stress. Also known as the golden root or mountain rose, the herb grows at high altitudes. The articles talks about history, benefits, and dosage of Rhodiola.

Rhodiola, a plant popularly known as the golden root came into the notice of medical science in the past 80 years. The plant grows in Eastern Siberia and recent evidence suggest it is helpful in preventing stress, fatigue, and depression.

Medical research has indicated that the plant might have some role in supporting heart health, and anti-aging problems of individuals. The ability of Rhodiola to optimize the chemical balance in neuron-transmitters of the brain is thought to play a role in potentially reducing mental stress and strain related problems.

The plant is not a member of the rose family. It is a member of botanical family that includes jade plant. Found in colder areas at high altitude, Rhodiola grows in the mountain range of Northern Hemisphere including Pyrenees, Rockies, Himalayas, Swiss & Carpathian Alps and arctic ...
... ranges of Alaska, Russia, Siberia, and Scandinavia.

History

Rhodiola is used in far northern regions of the world where winters are long and cold & sun doesn't shine for months. Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a depression caused by absence of sunlight, the plant has been used for herbal support in Siberia and Scandinavia for years.

A study conducted on patients undergoing depression revealed that 76 percent saw reduction in depressive symptoms while 50 percent felt the problem has been aleviated by regular intake of Rhodiola.

Pharmaceutical companies are creating extracts of Rhodiola by using water or ethanol to create concentrated part of the plant. The process leads to creation of Rhodiola Rosea extract. There are various effective herbs in the market like Gaia herbs Rhodiola, which contain this plant. Doctors recommend these drugs for various benefits they have including:

The herb reduces the effect of stress and strengthens the immune system. Stress is one of the prime reasons behind body's reduced ability against illness.

Rhodiola helps body fight heart disease, mental deterioration, and conditions that are linked to free-radical damage. It solves anti-aging problems.

It supports adrenal glands, which leads to normalizing of blood sugar, potassium levels, and blood pressure. This also reduces the risk of a heart disease.

Some other benefits include:

* Improves concentration

* Cures insomnia

* Remedy for hormonal disorders

* Effective medicine for thyroid disease

* Cleans the liver

Dosage

An adult can take 200mg of Rhodiola daily or 100mg three times daily. If the response is good and the patient cannot see any side effects, intake can be increase to 1000mg per day.

Most Effective Use of Rhodiola

The herb is considered to be the most effective herbal support for depression. Increasing work pressure and stress is affecting the mind and body of individuals. If the condition of mental and physical anxiety prevails for a longer time, it takes the form of depression. Doctors are suggesting Rhodiola to patients undergoing depression. The herb deals with mental stress and strain in a short time period & results are quite overwhelming.

The herb has low toxicity; therefore, it is safe to be taken on regular basis. Pregnant woman cannot take the drug till the time she is breastfeeding.

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