The efficacy and function of Rhodiola rosea

The essence of traditional Chinese medicine is to treat both the symptoms and the root cause. Compared with Western medicine, the effects and efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine are much better. The same is true for the traditional Chinese medicine Rhodiola rosea. Here we will introduce the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Rhodiola rosea.

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Rhodiola rosea of ​​the Crassulaceae family.

[Original form] Rhodiola rosea is a perennial herb. The root neck above the ground is short, with a few flower branches and stems remaining, which are black and 5-20cm high. The sterile branches are erect, 5-17cm high, with densely borne leaves at the tip. The leaves are broadly obovate and 1-3cm long. The flower stems are numerous, erect or fan-shaped, 5-20cm high, and straw-colored to red. The leaves have short pseudopetioles, the leaf blades are elliptic-oblong or nearly circular, 1.2-3cm long, 1-2.2cm wide, with entire, wavy or crenate edges. Inflorescence is corymbose, many-flowered, with bracts; flowers are large, with long stalks, and dioecious; male flowers have 5 sepals, narrowly triangular to lanceolate; petals are 5, red, oblanceolate, with long claws; stamens are 10, as long as petals; scales are 5, nearly square to rectangular, apex slightly emarginate; carpels are 5, lanceolate, sterile; female flowers have 5 follicles, erect. The seeds are obovate with wings at both ends. The flowering period is June-July, and the fruiting period is July-August.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Growing in hillside grasslands, bushes and rock crevices at an altitude of 2800-5600m.

[Pharmacological action] The alcohol extract of Rhodiola rosea can increase the SOD activity of rat erythrocytes and liver, and reduce the LPO content in plasma, myocardium and brain tissue.

【Nature and flavor】 sweet; astringent; cold

【Functions and indications】Clears the lungs and replenishes Qi. Mainly used for tuberculosis cough; hemoptysis; pneumonia; bronchitis

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-12g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

The above are some little knowledge about Rhodiola rosea. If you feel it is suitable for your physical condition, you might as well give it a try. I believe it will bring obvious improvements to your body.