Rhodiola

Rhodiola rosea, family Crassulaceae. Part discussed: Root.

Identity

Common name: Rhodiola
Botanical name: Rhodiola rosea
Family: Crassulaceae
Part or material: Root
Classification: Botanical
Educational category: Traditional Botanical Knowledge

About

Rhodiola rosea L., Crassulaceae, rhizome and root.

Forms and distinctions

Different preparations of the same material are described separately, because what is recorded for one form does not carry to another.

Dried ethanolic extracts of rhizome and root.

Safety considerations

Generally well tolerated with no side effects reported at assessment time; monograph conclusions limit traditional use to adults over 18 and to not longer than two weeks without medical advice. Possibly safe for up to 12 weeks; side effects may include dizziness, headache, insomnia, and either dry mouth or excessive saliva; an interaction between rhodiola and losartan has been reported; little is known about pregnancy or breastfeeding safety.

References

The authorities this entry draws on, named so you can weigh them yourself.

EMA HMPC Rhodiolae roseae rhizoma et radix · European Medicines Agency, herbal medicine monograph
NCCIH Rhodiola · US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

This entry is educational. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a statement about any Pam Oh Herbs Collection or its contents. It carries no dosage and no claim of effect.