Rhodiola
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Rhodiola

Rhodiola rosea

Plant Family

Crassulaceae – Stonecrop family

Other Names

Arctic rose, golden root, roseroot.1

Parts Used

root

Uses

Supports a normalized stress response.*
Promotes energy, endurance & stamina.*

Prominent Phytochemicals

Prominent Constituents Reported in the Scientific Literature: Tannins, rosavin, rosin, salidroside, flavonoids and volatile oils.2,3,8

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Its botanical name R. rosea and other common name “Roseroot”, were named for the rose-like fragrance of the root.4,6

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Description

Rhodiola is a perennial succulent that can grow approximately 1 ft to 3 ft (0.3m-0.9m) by 1 ft (0.3m).3,4 The stems and leaves of the plant are fleshy. The whorled toothed leaves are oblong shaped and some have a reddish tip.3 The terminal flowers are multiple, small and greenish-yellow.3,7 The slow-growing root and thick rhizomes are also fleshy and smell of roses when cut.3,7,8


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