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The popular herb, Rhodiola Rosea, sometimes called Golden Root, is found growing in arctic Siberia. For hundreds of years it has been celebrated by eastern European and Asian cultures for endurance, work productivity, extending longevity, giving resistance to high altitude sickness, and to treat tiredness/fatigue, depression, anemia, impotence, gastrointestinal ailments, infections, and nervous system problems.

The first recorded applications of rodia riza (the former nmae of Rhodiola Rosea) was made by the Greek physician, Dioscorides in 'De Materia Medica'. Rhodiola Rosea has also been included in official Russian medicine since 1969.

Despite its long history, the Western world has only recently become aware of the health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea. It has come to the attention of many natural health practitioners because of studies which tested its affects on combating anxiety and stress.

Rhodiola is known to be an adaptogen. This demonstrates how it has an overall stabilizing effect on the body functions without disrupting other activities. It is this ability to normalize hormones that is effective for treating depression and anxiety.

Studies of this fantastic root show that it not only stimulates neurotransmitters and enhances their effects on the brain but also enhances the ability for the brain to process serotonin which helps the body to adapt to stress.

Since adaptogens improve the body's overall ability to cope with stress, it has been further studies commisioned to identify it's effects on biological, chemical and physical stress.

A study was performed to test the effects of Rhodiola Rosea when stress is caused by intense mental work (such as final exams). Such tests concluded that using Rhodiola Rosea improved the amount and quality of work, increasing mental clarity and reducing the effects of fatigue.

The effects of Rhodiola Rosea Root have also been studied on the effects of stress and anxiety from physical and emotional sources. A recent report by the American Botanical Council showed that "Most users find that it improves their mood, energy level, and mental clarity." They also reported on another study that concluded Rhodiola Rosea could increase stress resistance whilst also giving protection to the brain and heart from the physical affects of stress.

This report included details of studies which highlight the overall health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea.

The generally accepted recommended dose is 200-600mg/day. The active properties should be a minimum 0.8 percent salidroside and 3 percent rosavin.

It is important for consumers to know that Rhodiola may be sold using other species that do not share the properties of Rhodiola Rosea, or at ineffective strengths for treatment. Anyone with depression or anxiety should also check with a health professional when treating these symptoms.

The more authentic information about Rhodiola you know, the more likely people are to consider you a Rhodiola expert. Read on for even more Rhodiola facts that you can share.

About the Author

Keith Woolley is Herbal Advisor of Boots Herbal Stores, in Staffordshire, UK. Rhodiola Rosea is one of the herbs that is now realising world wide attention. For Research on Rhodiola Rosea Click Here. Again, take care of poor brands and potencies that will be effective.

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