Golden root (Rhodiola rosea) for making decoction or tincture. Stimulates memory and concentration.

Golden root (Rhodiola rosea) - a natural energy plant (adaptogen), which helps the body to combat internal and external stressors. Golden root accelerates the recovery processes in the central nervous system, increasing mental and physical performance. It has antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antitoxic effects.

The value of the golden root

The underground part of Rhodiola rosea was valued by weight of gold in eastern countries. Chinese emperors used to send expeditions for it to the Altai, where its main reserves are still found today. Rhodiola has been used as a restorative in cases of severe illness, and as a restorative for anaemia and impotence. 

Aside from the high cost of the root, its color in some places resembles gilding, and this is how the name "golden root" got its foothold in the people. In the Altai widespread belief that he who will find the golden root, will be long-lived.

Unlike caffeine and other energotoniks, rhodiola rosea has a mild tonic effect, without disturbing the control of fatigue, when it is used, the energy resources are not depleted. At the same time, rhodiola is palpably invigorating, so we recommend taking a decoction of the root in the first half of the day. For the efficiency of rhodiola are responsible active substances: salidroside, rozavin, rosarin, organic acids (oxalic, citric, malic, gallic, succinic), flavanoids.