Rhodiola rosea (golden root) is a perennial plant belonging to the Crassulaceae family, reaching a height of fifty centimeters. Its rhizome, turning into a root, is covered with gray-brown bark. The plant is quite unpretentious. It is able to appear on any soil and tolerate winter periods well. Rhodiola propagates with the help of rhizomes. At the break, this part of the plant has a pinkish-yellow color. If the root is washed with water, it will acquire the color of old gold. At the same time, its smell can be compared with the aroma of a rose. That is why the plant was named golden root (Rhodiola rosea).
Use in folk recipes received only those roots that have more than two stems. Harvesting of medicinal raw materials is carried out from July to September. Only plants that are at least three years old are used.
Golden root, similar to ginseng and eleutherococcus, is recommended for stimulating the nervoussystems. This natural remedy perfectly relieves fatigue, can increase vitality, and also protects the body from viral infections.
Useful properties of Rhodiola are multifaceted. This medicinal plant can improve the functioning of the heart muscle and increase blood pressure. Reception of the golden root stimulates physical as well as mental activity, increases the secretion of bile. The roots of the plant are rich in substances used to restore the vitality of the body after overwork and in order to stop various kinds of bleeding. Rhodiola rosea is also used as a soothing and tonic agent.
Golden root, the use of which is recommended for poor appetite, helps to restore metabolic processes and eliminate various kinds of inflammation. Preparations containing a medicinal plant are prescribed during the course of treatment for allergies, and also as an antipyretic. The golden root also finds application for acute and chronic radiation injuries, hypothermia or overheating. Rhodiola contributes to the rapid healing of wounds, as well as increasing the acuity of hearing and vision.
Finds the golden root is used in pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as in cases of bone fractures and diseases of the skin. Rose Rhodiola tincture is an excellent stimulant for the human nervous system. The use of medicinal plants is recommendedonly as an internal, but also external means (for baths and lotions).
The area of application of Rhodiola rosea extends to a large list of ailments. It is recommended for headaches and scurvy, diarrhea and gout, diabetes and scrofula. As an external remedy, the medicinal plant cures conjunctivitis, boils and skin rashes. They can be lubricated with pyorrhea gums. Rhodiola rosea juice is used to cleanse wounds. Preparations, which include the golden root, are prescribed for anemia, various gynecological diseases, as well as for impotence. It should be remembered that these drugs are not recommended for hypotensive patients, when using them, it is necessary to strictly observe the dosage recommended by a specialist.
