Rhodiola Root Powder

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) powder made from the roots

What is Rhodiola?

The fragrant medicinal plant with its melodious name was long forgotten in Central Europe, although Rhodiola has played a significant role here since the 17th century.

Rhodiola rosea, belonging to the Crassulaceae family, is mainly found in arctic regions and mountainous areas of Eurasia. The plant, which reaches a maximum height of 35 cm, is easily recognized as a succulent thanks to its characteristic leaves. Its small flowers grow in dense clusters and exude a captivating fragrance that clearly reveals its kinship with roses. Both the roots and stems release a rose-like aroma when cut, giving Rhodiola its name “rose root.”

For the production of our powders and tablets, we rely on the traditional knowledge of Nordic folk medicine and use only finely ground Rhodiola roots. A large portion of these roots comes from wild collection in Russia, but we strive to source from controlled cultivation whenever possible to protect the wild populations. Because for us, not only your well-being but also the health of our planet matters.

The forgotten adaptogen

In Scandinavia and Russia, Rhodiola has long been regarded as an extraordinary adaptogen. Adaptogens are plants that gently yet effectively influence the body’s stress response and may help the organism develop greater resilience. In Siberia, Rhodiola is even called the “golden root,” underlining its high esteem. In Nordic folk medicine, the herb has been used to enhance cognitive performance and memory and is also believed to support vitality and potency.

The indigenous peoples of the Altai Mountains have also treasured Rhodiola, using it especially for persistent fatigue, weakness, and to support both mental and physical performance.

This knowledge was once present in German-speaking regions as well. Rhodiola is mentioned in Leonhard Fuchs’ herbal book as an important tonic and an effective remedy for headaches.

Rhodiola contains valuable constituents such as phenolic glycosides (e.g. salidroside and rosavin, tyrosol), phytamines, tannins, flavonoids, organic acids, phytosterols, polysaccharides, and essential oils.

Ingredients

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) root powder

Note

We offer this powder as a plant-based raw material (food grade) without any specific intended use.