Rhodiola comprises several species of plants in the Crassulaceae family and is generally found in the arctic mountain regions of Siberia. The root of the plant is used medicinally and is also known as "Arctic root" or "Golden root" and more recently as "Crenulin". Rhodiola has been used for hundreds of years to treat cold and flu-like symptoms, promote longevity and increase the body's resistance to physical and mental stresses.
Rhodiola is typically considered to be an "adaptogen" and is believed to invigorate the body and mind to increase resistance to a multitude of stresses. The key active constituents in Rhodiola are believed to be rosavin, rosarian, rosin, and salidroside.
Rhodiola Rosea extract is thought to be quite safe. There are no known contraindications or interactions with other drugs/herbs, but there is some potential for allergic reactions in some individuals.
Application
Rhodiola root extract has been used in food, cosmetic, health care products and pharmaceutic field due to the following functions:
1. Rhodiola root extract has the function of enhancing immunity and delaying aging;
2. Rhodiola root extract has the function of resisting radiation and tumor;
3. Rhodiola root extract has the function of regulating nervous system and metabolism, effectively limiting melancholy feeling and mood, and promoting mental status;
4. Rhodiola root extract has the function of protecting cardiovascular, dilating coronary artery, preventing coronary arteriosclerosis and arrhythmia.
