Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea is also know as Golden Root or Roseroot, and usually found in cold areas and mountains with high elevations. These include Arctic, Russia, Iceland, and Asia etc. It is mainly the roots of this plant which are consumed by human beings; and there are a long history of human consumption of Rhodiola Rosea, for example, Russians have used this plant for centuries to cope with cold weather. In addition, it is also part of Chinese Medicinal Herbs for thousands of years. Its Chinese name is Hong Jing Tian. Rhodiola rosea can improve our moods and alleviate depressions, because it can optimize serotonin and dopamine levels. Rhodiola rosea contains a variety of compounds including rosavin, rosarin, and rosin, which may explain why Rhodiola Rosea is effective in alleviating stress. Scientific studies have revealed that it can prevent changes (stress-related) in weight gains and appetite etc.