Can Rhodiola be taken for a long time?

Rhodiola rosea, a wild medicinal herb that grows in Tibet, can help the human body improve its function and, for weak people, increase their immunity. And it has anti-aging effect on skin. In addition, Rhodiola rosea is also commonly used in cosmetics to help remove facial spots. Rhodiola has so many benefits, can it be taken for a long time? Next, let’s take a closer look at the main effects and some precautions of Rhodiola rosea.

Medicinal value

Nature and flavor: cold, sweet, astringent. Meridian: Lung meridian.

Functions and indications: It has the effects of replenishing qi and clearing the lungs, improving intelligence and nourishing the heart, astringing and stopping bleeding, dispersing blood stasis and reducing swelling. It is mainly used to treat qi deficiency and physical weakness, chills after illness, shortness of breath and fatigue, lung heat cough, hemoptysis, leucorrhea and diarrhea, and bruises.

Dosage and Administration:

For internal use: decoct in water, 3-9g; for external use: appropriate amount, mash and apply; or grind into powder and apply.

Various Discussions

1. "Shennong's Herbal Classic", the first medical classic in ancient China, lists Rhodiola rosea as a top-grade medicine. Taking Rhodiola rosea can make you light and invigorate your qi, prolong your life, and it is non-toxic and will not harm you if you take it in large quantities for a long time. It can nourish the kidney, regulate qi and nourish blood, and is mainly used to treat general fatigue, chest tightness, etc. It also has the effects of promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding, clearing the lungs and relieving cough, relieving fever, and stopping leucorrhea.

2. The Four Medical Classics also has records about Rhodiola rosea, saying that it is "neutral in nature, astringent in taste, good at moistening the lungs, nourishing the kidneys, regulating qi and nourishing blood. It is mainly used to treat symptoms such as general fatigue, chest tightness, nausea, and physical weakness.

3. "Jingzhu Materia Medica" states that "Rhodiola rosea can invigorate blood and clear the lungs, relieve cough and fever, and relieve pain. It is used to treat pneumonia, tracheitis, physical weakness, general fatigue, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and purple lips and palms."

4. In the Ming Dynasty, Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica recorded that "Rhodiola rosea is a top-grade medicine in the classics, it can dispel evil spirits and replenish all deficiencies" and it is "rare among the known tonic medicines."

5. Qianjin Yifang says, "Sedum chinense is bitter, sour and flat in taste, and non-toxic. It is used to treat severe fever and sores, fever and restlessness, evil spirits, various poisonous scabs, cold and heat, wind paralysis, and various deficiencies. The flower can treat red and white discharge in women, clear the body and brighten the eyes, and long-term use can make the mind immortal."

6. The Dictionary of Chinese Medicine states that Rhodiola rosea “is cold in nature, sweet and astringent in taste. It can invigorate blood circulation and stop bleeding, clear the lungs and stop coughing. It can treat coughing up blood, hemoptysis, and pneumonia cough.”

7. "Modern Practical Materia Medica" says that it has seven effects, namely "1. Central nervous system inhibitory effect. 2. Anti-fatigue effect. 3. Cardiotonic effect. 4. Anti-inflammatory effect. 5. Inhibition of blood sugar increase. 6. Anti-peroxidation effect. 7. Anti-microwave radiation effect".

Through the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Rhodiola rosea and the discussions of various scholars. Everyone is concerned about whether Rhodiola rosea can be taken for a long time? Regarding this question, I believe everyone has a certain understanding of Rhodiola rosea. People can eat Rhodiola rosea in moderation at ordinary times. But it should be noted that in terms of dosage, it is recommended to take it under the guidance of a doctor.