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How to Fight Stress and Anxiety by Using Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola
Rosea is the latest natural remedy to join the arsenal
of natural anxiety and stress reducers.
Rhodiola Rosea, also known as Golden Root, is a native
plant of arctic Siberia. For centuries it has been used
by eastern European and Asian cultures for physical
endurance, work productivity, longevity, resistance
to high altitude sickness, and to treat fatigue, depression,
anemia, impotence, gastrointestinal ailments, infections,
and nervous system disorders.
The
first recorded medicinal applications of rodia riza
(renamed Rhodiola Rosea) was made by the Greek physician,
Dioscorides, in 77 C.E. in 'De Materia Medica'. Rhodiola
Rosea has been included in official Russian medicine
since 1969.
Despite
its long history, the Western world has only recently
become aware of the health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea.
It has come to the attention of many natural health
practitioners because of studies which tested its affects
on combating anxiety and stress.
Rhodiola
Rosea is considered an adaptogen. This means it has
an overall stabilizing effect on the body without disrupting
other functions. Its ability to normalize hormones may
be effective for treating depression and anxiety.
Studies
of Rhodiola Rosea show that it stimulates neurotransmitters
and enhances their effects on the brain. This includes
the ability for the brain to process serotonin which
helps the body to adapt to stress.
Since
adaptogens improve the body's overall ability to handle
stress, it has been studied to identify it's effects
on biological, chemical and physical stress.
A
study was performed to test the effects of Rhodiola
Rosea when stress is caused by intense mental work (such
as final exams). Such tests concluded that using Rhodiola
Rosea improved the amount and quality of work, increasing
mental clarity and reducing the effects of fatigue.
The
effects of Rhodiola Rosea have also been tested on stress
and anxiety from both physical and emotional sources.
A report by the American Botanical Council states that
"Most users find that it improves their mood, energy
level, and mental clarity." They also report on
a study that indicated Rhodiola Rosea could increase
stress tolerance while at the same time protecting the
brain and heart from the physical affects of stress.
This
report included details of studies which highlight the
overall health benefits of Rhodiola Rosea.
The
generally recommended dose is 200-600mg/day. The active
properties should be a minimum 0.8 percent salidroside
and 3 percent rosavin.
It
is important for consumers to know that Rhodiola may
be sold using other species that do not share the properties
of Rhodiola Rosea, or at ineffective strengths for treatment.
Anyone with depression or anxiety should also check
with a health professional when treating these symptoms.
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