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Rhodiola Rosea (also known as roseroot) is an adaptogenic herb that helps relieve mental fatigue and stress, enhance physical performance and enhance mood and memory.
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Compounds from the root of the plant called rosavins are responsible for Rhodiola properties.
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RHODIOLA USES:
anxiety
memory
energy
sleep
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In controlled trials, roseroot extracts reduced anxiety and mild to moderate depression, although it's not as effective as a conventional antidepressant, it has fewer side effects.
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In a controlled study roseroot reduced stress-related fatigue and cortisol response to stress, and increased mental performance, and the ability to concentrate.
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HOW TO TAKE IT:
commonly taken as capsules of powdered root, tablets, or tinctures
root fresh or dried also taken as a tea (but alcoholic root extracts are said to be more effective than water extracts)
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SAFETY:
safe
nonaddictive
possible side effects: anxiety, agitation, dizziness dry mouth, or excessive saliva production
drug interactions are not reported, though inhibition of the liver enzyme (CYP2C9) may mean caution with other drugs such as phenytoin and warfarin
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