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:

 

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