Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Supply Situation
Rhodiola rosea is increasingly used in dietary supplements because of its adaptogenic effects. No data on the supply situation are available to date.
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Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Intake
In the European Union, Rhodiola rosea is mostly used as a root extract in dietary supplements.
Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Safety Assessment
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) has conducted a risk assessment for Rhodiola rosea and concluded that there is no hazard potential at daily doses of 100-1,800 mg of rose root (mostly as root extract) Rose root contains, among other substances, the cyanogenic glycoside lotaustralin. When the plant is injured, cyanides (salts of … Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Safety Assessment
Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Functions
Rhodiola rosea is one of the herbal adaptogens according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA). According to initial studies, the physiologically active substances, such as rosavins, support the organism in stressful situations and increase stress resistance. The immune system is adapted to stress, so that the organism is better able to cope with extraordinary stress. … Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Functions
Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Interactions
In vitro studies demonstrate that constituents of rose root extract have inhibitory effects on various enzyme activities (e.g., CYP3A4, CYP19). CYP3A4 is used to metabolize (metabolize) drugs and CYP19 catalyzes estrogen synthesis. Interactions with drugs and food are possible, but have not been observed in animal or human studies to date. Therefore, due to the … Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Interactions
Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Food
Rose root is mainly used as an herbal remedy. In the Komi Republic in the Northern Urals, a handful of the dried roots was poured over 500 ml of vodka or boiled water and used as a tincture or extract. Especially in Siberia, Alaska and Greenland, rose root is sometimes consumed as a vegetable or … Rose Root (Rhodiola Rosea): Food
