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Article: Rhodiola: the Arctic adaptogen.(Phytotherapy Review & Commentary)
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- Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
- Article date:
- May 1, 2005
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General Information
Rhodiola rosea (Sedum roseum) is found in Arctic regions including Alaska, northeastern Siberia and northern parts of Europe. The botanical name alludes to the rose-like odor of the rootstock when freshly cut. The use of Rhodiola in the orthodox medicine of the former USSR goes back to a number of pharmacological and clinical investigations in the early 1960s. Rhodiola preparations became incorporated into the official medicine by 1969 and are described in the last official USSR Pharmacopoeia and the current Russian Pharmacopoeia. Other common names include golden root, rose root, Arctic root and Russian Rhodiola.
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