Rhodiola Rosea L., also recognized as roseroot, Arctic root, or golden root is a common herb in Eastern European and Asian traditional medicine systems for boosting the nervous system, erasing weariness, increasing work functioning, decreasing depression, and avoiding high altitude sickness (Cuerrier, 2014).
History & Folklore
More than 200 unique Rhodiola species have been found, involving R. Rosea, R. brevipetiolata, R. Alterna, R. sachalinensis, R. crenulate, R. quadrifida, R. kirilowii, and R. sacra. At least twenty of them are utilized in traditional Asian medicine. R. Rosea has been the focus of significant study in Scandinavia and Russia for over 35 years (Khanum et al., 2005). Rhodiola is said to counteract depression, relieve stress, and work as an aphrodisiac (especially for women). The roots were used as bouquets to improve fertility among young Siberian couples before marriage. During the severe winters of Asia, tea was used to cure colds and flu. Outsiders coveted Rhodiola as a trade product, and in substitute, they received fine wines, honey, and fruits. People in the Arctic and the Altai Mountains of Siberia like making tea from plant roots to boost their vitality. (Hudson, RHODIOLA ROSEA).
Habitat & Cultivation
R. Rosea (also called as golden root," "rose root," " or "Arctic root") is found at high elevations in the mountainous and Arctic parts of Europe and Asia. (Khanum et al., 2005). Rhodiola's typical habitat includes cliffs, balds, or ledges, coastal beaches (sea beaches), ridges, or ledges (Rhodiola Rosea (Roseroot): Go Botany, n.d.). Cultivation tests in Russia, Sweden, Poland, Finland, and Germany have shown that R. Rosea may be effectively grown in cold, damp areas with precipitation. It does not, however, like shaded regions. It grows nicely in deep soil that allows it to quickly penetrate. Furthermore, R. Rosea favors soils that are fairly rich, well-drained, and slightly acidic (pH 6-7). It may grow in sandy loam soils, as well as on rocks. (Nabavi et al., 2016).
Parts used
Root supports pbysical and mental endurance and helps ease stress
Key Actions
Adaptogen
Antidepressant
Aids mental performance
Anti-inflammatory
Constituents
Phenylpropanoids
Salidroside
Flavonoids
Monoterpenes
Triterpenes
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 127.
- Cuerrier, A., & Ampong-Nyarko, K. (Eds.). (2014). Rhodiola Rosea. CRC Press. Khanum, F., Bawa, A. S., & Singh, B. (2005). Rhodiola Rosea: a versatile adaptogen. Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety, 4(3), 55-62. Tori Hudson, N. D. RHODIOLA ROSEA.
- Rhodiola Rosea (roseroot): Go Botany. (n.d.). Rhodiola Rosea (Roseroot): Go Botany; gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org. Retrieved July 21, 2022, from https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/species/rhodiola/rosea/
- Nabavi, S. F., Braidy, N., Orhan, I. E., Badiee, A., Daglia, M., & Nabavi, S. M. (2016). Rhodiola Rosea L. and Alzheimer's disease: from farm to pharmacy. Phytotherapy Research, 30(4), 532-539.
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