The Benefits of Using Rhodiola Rosea Root

Rhodiola rosea root is among the bulk organic herbs that belongs in every home apothecary. When used correctly, bulk herbs such as rhodiola rosea root can have beneficial effects on overall health and well-being, and are very economical when compared to traditional commercial pharmaceuticals.

Alternatives to Big Pharma

As large drug corporations continue to display their blatant disregard for human life, health and safety in the name of profits while private health insurers are allowed to deny health care to all but the wealthy, increasing numbers of people are seeking natural and more accessible alternatives, such as the rhodiola rosea root.

Even harvested and prepared bulk organic herbs can have unpredictable effects when not used properly. However, those who are willing to educate themselves and proceed with caution can often treat their own ailments with dried herbs such as rhodiola rosea with far less expense and risk, and regain control over their own health care to a large degree.

About Roseroot

Rhodiola rosea root is also known as Golden Root and Roseroot, although it is not a rose, nor even a member of the rose family. Rhodiola rosea is actually a member of the botanical family that includes the jade plant and the popular succulent known as "hen and chicks."

As a succulent, you might guess that rhodiola rosea would thrive in dry climates - and you'd be right. Unlike desert succulents however, this particular plant prefers cold air at high altitudes. Rhodiola rosea is found in mountain ranges throughout the Northern Hemishphere, including the Rockies, Pyrenees, Swiss and Carpathian Alps, the Himalayas and the Arctic ranges of Scandinavia, Russia, Siberia and Alaska.

Historical Usage