Rhodiola | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It has been studied for fatigue, stress, and mental performance. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Rhodiola
Latin name
Rhodiola rosea
Common names
Rhodiola
foreign names
Rhodiola rosea
The group
Crassulaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
cold regions in Europe and Asia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Crassulaceae family, the scientific name Rhodiola rosea is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root and rhizome
chemical components
Rosavinate and salidroside
Properties and medical uses
It has been studied for fatigue, stress, and mental performance.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root and rhizome may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may cause insomnia and dizziness, so caution is advised when using psychiatric medications.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
cold regions in Europe and Asia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Rhodiola rosea species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Cold regions of Europe and Asia.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, in itself, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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