Rhodiola is one of the most powerful healing roots available today.

 

Rhodiola is a relatively small plant growing in dry, sandy grounds high in the mountains of Europe and Asia. Fresh cut roots give a characteristic rose like fragrance. It is known to increase work and athletic stamina considerably. (In olden times the Vikings apparently used it for additional physical strength and soul courage.) It has an invigorating, antidepressant, awakening, and slightly stimulant effect, resulting in a significant enhancement of hand-eye coordination, improvement of long and short term memory, increase in work productivity, and lessening of irritability among other effects. It improves the function, quantity, and permeability of neurotransmitters in the brain and thus increases the individual’s ability to analyze, evaluate, calculate and plan in all life activities.

 

Significantly, it lowers stress at all levels, lessens fatigue and improves resistance to infections. In a recent study of proof readers, a significant lowering of errors was observed during an 8 hour work period with supplementation of rhodiola. The root significantly improves the function of the thymus, thyroid and adrenal glands. It clearly benefits work capacity and endurance even in previously sedentary individuals through cardio-protective and antioxidant benefits.

 

Overall rhodiola is one the most powerful adaptogens known; therefore it balances the physiological processes in the body to be more active when there is too little activity and to be less active if there is an excess of activity. As an adaptogen it improves the restoration of life forces and results in a greater enjoyment of life. Anthroposophically this makes rhodiola a healing herb that helps the Ego to function ideally in the etheric body.

 

Additionally, several processing improvements at True Botanica have enhanced this product in unique ways. A harmonious rhythmical process makes it more possible for the rhodiola root to work spiritually at many levels beyond the physical. Standardization for all the major known active ingredients (4% rosavins and 2% salidrosides) ensures a consistently high quality product. Moreover, we have added the ashes and minerals of the root to ensure that even the trace mineral constituents of the plant are available in the formulation.

 

Rhodiola is practically non-toxic, with questionable dosages only occurring in the range of >235grams/day. At the level of 300mg/cap, as is the case in our preparation, that would be more than 600 capsules/day. Capsules should be taken in the morning and at noon on an empty stomach or shortly before a meal for maximum benefit. If taken late at night, it might keep one up or cause overly vivid dreams (not nightmares). In general, one capsule daily suffices and can be taken for several months. At least four weeks should be allowed for optimal effects. For acute situations 2-3 capsules daily are recommended.