Golden
Seal
Adaptogen; Stomachic; TB.
Though little known as a
medicinal plant, rose root has been used in traditional
European medicine for over three thousand years, mainly as
a tonic. Modern research has shown that it increases the
body's resistance to any type of stress by regulating the
body's hormonal response. Its use has been shown to have a
protective effect upon the neurotransmitters such as
serotonin and dopamine in the brain. It improves
neurotransmitter activity by inhibiting their enzymatic
destruction and preventing their decline caused by
excessive stress hormone release. Rose root also enhances
the transport of serotonin's precursors into the brain and
studies have shown that use of this herb can increase
brain serotonin by up to 30%[255].
The root is an adaptogen. It has an enhancing effect upon
physical endurance and sexual potency.
A decoction of the flowers has been used to treat stomach
aches and intestinal discomfort[257]. The raw flowers have
been eaten in the treatment of tuberculosis[257].
[257] Moerman. D.
Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon.
1998 ISBN 0-88192-453-9
Very comprehensive but terse guide to the native uses of
plants. Excellent bibliography, fully referenced to each
plant, giving a pathway to further information. Not for
the casual reader.
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Clinical Trials
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Both
rhodiola and acetazolamide were effective in
modulating sleep quality in young men living at
high altitude, but there was no synergistic effect
between rhodiola and acetazolamide.
Ha 2002 |
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Double blind
cross-over study of a standardized extract of
Rhodiola rosea with a repeated low-dose regimen
improved the mental performance of healthy
physicians during night duty. There were no
reported side effects.
Darbinyan 2000
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Double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
of students during examinations found group given
Rhodiola rosea extract had greater physical
fitness, less mental fatigue, better performance
in neuro-motor tests (p <0.01) and self-assessment
of well-being (p < 0.05).
Spasov 2000 |
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Rhodaxon,
preparation based on Rhodiola rosea extract
improved the physical and intellectual working
capacity and psychoemotional state of foreign
students during their study in a Russian high
school.
Spasov 2000 |
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Rhodiola
rosea extract given orally to 12 patients with
superficial bladder carcinoma associated with
improved urothelial tissue integration, parameters
of leukocyte integrins and T-cell immunity.
Reduced frequency of relapses in patients, though
statistical differences were not significant.
Bocharova 1995 |
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