Compound:

  The plant root contains more than 140 useful elements, which determine the complex positive effect.

• Phenols and their derivatives: tyrosol , salidroside . Strengthen the circulatory system, protect blood vessels from narrowing. Prevent cholesterol oxidation;
• Carbohydrates: glucose, fructose, sedoheptulose , sucrose. Participate in energy metabolism;
• Organic acids:
  • oxalic (stimulates gastric secretion and intestinal function),
  • apple (normalizes digestion, improves the condition of blood vessels, improves vision and is involved in metabolism),
  • amber (neutralizes free radicals, reduces uric acid levels, restores joint mobility, stimulates insulin production),
  • lemon (increases appetite, stimulates cell renewal, activates immunity);
• Terpenoids : rosiridine , rosiridol . Increase tissue resistance to damage;
• Flavonoids : kaempferol , astragalin , 7-rhamnoside of kaempferol , rhodiolin , tricin , rhodionin , 5-glucoside and 7-glucoside of tricin , rhodiosin , acetylrodalgin , 8-methylherbacetin. Reduce vascular permeability, normalize blood pressure and heart rate, reduce intraocular pressure, participate in bile formation processes, stimulate the function of the adrenal cortex and regulate urine production;
• Glycosides. Characterized by cumulative and cardiotonic properties, normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Have a calming and diuretic effect;
• Microelements: silver, copper, manganese, zinc, participating in vital processes;
• Anthraquinones. Strengthen the immune system, participate in the formation of immune cells. Have a laxative effect;
• Coumarins. They have antitumor , anticoagulant and anticoagulant effects. They affect the genetic apparatus of the tumor, thereby inhibiting the ability of cells to metastasize;
• Essential oil. Has bactericidal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, wound-healing, analgesic effects;
• Tannins. They change the structure of proteins and participate in the formation of a protective albumin film, which has a bactericidal or bacteriostatic effect. They have an astringent effect;
• Alkaloids. They have antispasmodic, hemostatic, analgesic, sedative and hypotensive effects;
• Sterols. Reduce cholesterol levels, strengthen the cardiovascular system, improve immunity, affect the quality and quantity of helper cells that protect against the development of autoimmune reactions;
• Aromatic compounds: rosavin , rosin , rosarin , cinnamic alcohol. Improve the functioning of the central nervous system.

The essential oil contains straight-chain aliphatic alcohols and monoterpene hydrocarbons. The composition of the essential oil varies depending on the place where the plant grows. The above-ground part of the plant is saturated with organic acids (malic, citric, oxalic, succinic), phenols and their derivatives, phenolic carboxylic acids (gallic, coffee), coumarins, tannins, flavonoids .

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Rhodiola rosea is also called poetically – golden root. This is not without reason, since the root of this plant brings many benefits to people, and smells, unlike other roots of many plants, very pleasant. Its aroma resembles the smell of a rose.

Rhodiola was introduced into official medicine not so long ago, also using roots and rhizomes. All the prepared preparations have stimulating and adaptogenic properties.

The most important thing about Rhodiola is its adaptogenic qualities. This means that by taking any product that contains Rhodiola , the body has the ability to adapt to a variety of negative effects without stress. Thanks to the golden root, a person significantly increases:

• endurance;
• productivity at work;
• vitality;
• activity and energy;
• concentration of attention.

Taking various remedies prepared on the basis of the amazing pink root normalizes many metabolic processes, improves energy metabolism in the brain and muscles. After a course of therapy with Rhodiola, the body can use its energy resources more economically, and if necessary, quickly restore them. The plant stimulates mental abilities and improves memory.

Doctors use Rhodiola for :

• functional diseases of the nervous system;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• exhaustion – nervous or physical;
• hypotension;
• neurasthenia;
• impotence;
• amenorrhea;
• diseases ;
• periodontosis .

But even completely healthy people do not refuse the plant, since Rhodiola increases performance and is a good preventative against asthenia.

Herbalists make more extensive use of the properties of golden root, so they recommend taking rhodiola as a medicine for the following ailments:

• for gastritis and peptic ulcer;
• diabetes mellitus ;
• uterine bleeding .

Rhodiola root owes many of its beneficial properties to the large amount of vitamins, especially C and PP, tannins, various acids and essential oil. All of these substances, when they enter the human body, can normalize low blood pressure, improve heart function and help with better bile secretion.

Prepared decoctions and tinctures of Rhodiola rosea increase appetite and have anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects.

Golden root is one of those rare plants that are recommended for people exposed to radiation. The remedy should be taken primarily by those who have acute and chronic pathologies. The remedy will be needed if frostbite or overheating occurs. And after therapy with this plant, wounds will heal faster, bones will soon grow together, hearing will become sharper, vision – sharper.

For patients diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis, there is also a course of therapy that necessarily includes Rhodiola .

The plant is used for scurvy and gout, sore throat and menorrhagia .

But Rhodiola is not only taken internally as a medicine or tonic. External use is also widely used. These are mainly baths, compresses and lotions.

External use of the plant is more effective if a rash or abscesses appear on the skin. Conjunctivitis is treated in the same way. The juice of the golden root is used to lubricate gums during the inflammatory process or to clean wounds on the skin.

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Contraindications and harm to the body

Since preparations based on golden root affect the entire body, it is important to consider the condition of all organs and systems while taking the drug.

It is strictly not recommended to use Rhodiola in the following cases:

• arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) – the drug will aggravate hypertension, in severe cases it can provoke a hypertensive crisis;
• organic brain damage;
• a state of overexcitation – the drug will not be able to calm you down, but will only further excite the nervous system, which can lead to exhaustion;
• the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding;
• sleep problems, insomnia;
• individual intolerance.

Uncontrolled, excessive use of the drug provokes the appearance of undesirable responses of the body. In case of overdose, patients complain of strong and rapid heartbeat, heaviness and painful sensations in the heart area, increased irritability, inability to sleep, headache. If such symptoms appear, you should immediately stop taking Rhodiola and seek help.

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It is strongly recommended not to use Rhodiola in the following cases:

• arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) – the drug will aggravate hypertension, in severe cases it can provoke a hypertensive crisis;
• organic brain damage;
• a state of overexcitation – the drug will not be able to calm you down, but will only further excite the nervous system, which can lead to exhaustion;
• the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding;
• sleep problems, insomnia.

Uncontrolled, excessive use of the drug provokes the appearance of undesirable responses of the body. In case of overdose, patients complain of strong and rapid heartbeat, heaviness and painful sensations in the heart area, increased irritability, inability to sleep, headache. If such symptoms appear, you should immediately stop taking Rhodiola and seek help.