Common name: |
Rose root |
Family: |
Crassulaceae |
Parts used: |
Radix |
Chemistry: |
Phenylpropanoids (rosavin, rosin, rosarian), Phenylethanol derivatives: salidroside (rhodioloside), tyrosol, flavonoids (rodiolin, rodionin, rodiosin, acetylrodalgin, tricin), Monoterpernes: rosiridol, rosaridin, Triterpenes: daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, Phenolic acids: chlorogenic and hydroxycinnamic, gallic acids |
Main actions: |
Adaptogen, antioxidant, anti-depressant, immune stimulant |
Other Actions:
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Antifatigue, anticancer, cardio protective, neuroprotective, antiarrythmic, antiviral, nervine, mild CNS stimulant, anticarcinogenic, |
Dosage: |
Tincture: 1-3ml TID |
Safety: |
May cause insomnia in sensitive people, reduce dose and only take in morning. Not recommended with bipolar disorder |
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