Rhodiola Rosea

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 7, 2021.

What are other common names?

• Lignum rhodium
• Rhodiola roanensis
• Rhodiola rosea
• Sedum rhodiola
• Sedum rosea
• Aaron's Rod
• Arctic Root
• Golden Root
• King's Crown
• Orpin Rose
• Rhodaxon
• Rhodiola Roanensis
• Rose Root
• Rose Root Extract
• Rosenroot
• Roseroot
• Rosewort
• Sedum Rosea
• SHR-5
• Siberian Goldenroot
• Siberian Rhodiola Rosea
• Snowdown Rose

What is this product used for?

Rhodiola rosea may help some people with low mood.

What are the precautions when taking this product?

• Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.

• Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this natural product.

• Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have low mood.

What should I watch for?

• Dry mouth

• Increased saliva

• Feeling dizzy

When do I need to call the doctor?

• Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

Where can I learn more?

DOD Dietary Supplement Resource, Operation Supplement Safety

https://www.opss.org/article/rhodiola-rosea-dietary-supplements-brain-health

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

https://nccih.nih.gov/health/rhodiola

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