Category Archives: Rhodiola rosea (roseroot)

Adaptogenic Herbs: Differences in Mechanisms of Action

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Adaptogenic herbs are plants that resist detrimental changes to physiological systems and have a normalising effect on these systems. There are a number of adaptogenic herbs that have been identified and these may have different mechanisms of action. For example, … Continue reading →

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The Antidepressant Effects of Schisandra and Rhodiola

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) and schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) are adaptogenic herbs that have been shown to possess mood elevating effects. In this regard, both herbs may have particular effects on the central nervous system that produces an anti-stress effect, and this … Continue reading →

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Rhodiola rosea: Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Herb

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Rhodiola rosea, also called roseroot, is an adaptogenic herb from the Crassulaceae family of plants. This adaptogenic property derives from the presence of phytochemicals called rosavins within the plant tissue. Rosavins are a group of cinnamyl alcohol glycosides that are … Continue reading →

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Rhodiola rosea: Anxiolytic Herb?

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that has been evidenced to have anti-stress effects. These effects stem from the ability of phytochemicals within the plant to alter brain and hormonal activity. The main active principles within Rhodiola rosea are thought … Continue reading →

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Adaptogenic Herbs Against Depression

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Adpatogenic Herbs: Main Mechanisms

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Short Term Cognitive Effects of Rhodiola and Ginseng

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Rhodiola Rosea Increases Exercise Performance

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that is indigenous to the mountainous regions of the arctic circle. A number of benefits have been attributed to intake of Rhodiola rosea, and these effects include improvements in mental and physical performance. The … Continue reading →

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Rhodiola rosea Root for Mental Fatigue

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb that may have beneficial effects at treating mood disorders. Standardised extracts of Rhodiola root have been investigated for their mood elevating effects in a number of studies. These effects may come in part from … Continue reading →

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Rhodiola rosea (Arctic Root)

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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