Medicinal and edible Rhodiola rosea supplements

What is Rhodiola rosea?

Rhodiola rosea, a traditional Chinese medicine, is a tonic and is the dried root and rhizome of Rhodiola rosea, a plant of the Crassulaceae family.

Rhodiola rosea rhizomes are cylindrical, short, thick, slightly curved, with a few branches, 5 to 20 cm long and 2.9 to 4.5 cm in diameter.

The surface is brown or tan, rough and wrinkled. When the outer skin is peeled off, there is a membranous yellow epidermis with pink patterns; some old flower stems remain, and the base of the flower stems

The part is covered with triangular or oval membranous scales; the internodes are irregular, the sections are pink to purple-red, with a ring pattern, light and loose.

The main root is cylindrical, thick and short, about 20cm long, the upper part is about 1.5cm in diameter, and the lateral roots are 10~30cm long; the cross section is orange-red or purple-red, sometimes with cracks.

gap. The aroma is fragrant, the taste is slightly bitter, and then sweet.

Rhodiola rosea’s health benefits

In traditional Chinese food culture, some Chinese medicinal materials are often widely eaten as food ingredients among the people, that is, substances that are both food and Chinese medicinal materials according to tradition.

(Ready-to-eat pharmaceutical substances). According to documents issued by the National Health Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation, Rhodiola rosea can be used within a limited range of use and dosage.

Used as medicine and food.

Rhodiola rosea is used for qi deficiency and blood stasis, chest pain and heartache, stroke and hemiplegia, fatigue and asthma.

Qi deficiency and blood stasis, chest pain and heartache, stroke and hemiplegia

This product can replenish qi, activate blood circulation, unblock meridians and relieve pain. It is suitable for chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, mental fatigue, lack of energy and laziness caused by qi deficiency and blood stasis. It can be used with yellowish

Compatible with stilbene, notoginseng and other drugs.

●Treat the sequelae of stroke recovery period, such as hemiplegia, numbness on one side of the body, slurred speech, and crooked tongue. For those with qi deficiency and blood stasis, it is better to use astragalus,

Ligusticum chuanxiong, Dilong and other medicines; if the patient has liver and kidney deficiency, it can be combined with medicines such as Eucommia ulmoides, Dipsacus bark, cinnamon and other medicines.

Deficiency of spleen and lung Qi, fatigue and asthma

·This product has a sweet taste and enters the lung and spleen meridians. It can replenish qi and strengthen the spleen, relieve asthma and relieve cough. To treat weak spleen and fatigue, it can be combined with Atractylodes, Chinese yam and other medicines.

·To treat asthma and cough due to lung deficiency, it can be used together with ginseng, astragalus, schisandra and other medicines; if the lung yin is insufficient, cough with sticky phlegm, or hemoptysis, Nansha can be used together.

Ginseng, Ophiopogon japonicus, lily and other medicines.

How to use Rhodiola rosea correctly?

When Rhodiola rosea decoction is taken orally, the usual dosage is 3~6g.

For external use of Rhodiola rosea, take an appropriate amount of Rhodiola rosea and apply it on the affected area.

Rhodiola rosea is usually taken in decoction or decoction. It can also be made into powder or pills. However, the use of Chinese medicinal materials requires syndrome differentiation and treatment, and should be carried out under the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners.

Use it under guidance, do not use it at will, let alone listen to traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions and advertisements.

Possible side effects of taking rhodiola rosea

Mainly include the following aspects:

1. Allergic reaction. Taking Rhodiola rosea may cause patients to experience allergic symptoms such as skin itching, redness and swelling.

2. Gastrointestinal reactions: Taking Rhodiola rosea may cause patients to experience gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

3. Cardiovascular system reaction. Some patients who take Rhodiola rosea may also experience symptoms such as palpitation, palpitations, and dizziness.

4. Some studies have also found that taking rhodiola rosea and antidepressants together may cause or aggravate drowsiness.

It is recommended that patients use it under the guidance of professional physicians. During the period of taking it, patients should also eat a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

Why should Rhodiola rosea be used alone as a supplement?

Rhodiola rosea is generally used alone as a supplement. When making tea, there is no need to add other tea leaves, only rhodiola rosea is enough. Because the tannins in the tea can reduce the efficacy of rhodiola rosea, so in When soaking Rhodiola rosea, it is best to use it alone without adding anything else.

Can Pesicon produce Rhodiola rosea?

As China's top dietary supplement manufacturer, Pesicon focuses on the manufacturing of supplements with the same source of medicine and food. Rhodiola rosea, as a type of medicine with the same source of food, complies with national regulations, strictly controls the scope of application and dosage, and produces Safe and Effective Rhodiola Rosea Supplement.