Overview of Rhodiola Rosea Extract Powder

Rhodiola rosea extract powder is a compound extracted from the dried roots, rhizome or the dried whole plant of Rhodiola rosea, a plant of the Crassulaceae family. It is a natural extract obtained through refinement, concentration and drying. The main components are salidroside and the glycosides tyrosol and clovetin, which have the effects of enhancing immune function, protecting the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, and fighting cancer and depression. It is highly soluble in water, readily soluble in methanol, soluble in ethanol, and slightly soluble in ether. Relatively stable to heat.
It is mainly used in the pharmaceutical, health care products and other industries.

Clinical Trials of Rhodiola Rosea Extract

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Rhodiola rosea extract has adaptogenic effects and bidirectional regulatory effects. Inhibitory changes occurred in monoamine neurotransmitters in the brain, cyclic adenosine monophosphate in the spleen and thymus, lymphocyte transformation rate, and serum hemolysin of mice exposed to microwave radiation. Rhodiola rosea can restore these to normal. After injection of salidroside, it can enhance the thyroid and adrenal functions of rabbits and stimulate the endocrine function of mouse eggs. Improve attention and memory. Increase the level of β -indolephenol in plasma to prevent changes in stress hormones.

Introduction to Rhodiola rosea plants

Rhodiola rosea, also known as Rose Rhodiola rosea, Saolomabur (Tibetan name), etc. It is a perennial herb. It grows in a cold and pollution-free area at an altitude of 1,800 to 2,500 meters. Its growing environment is harsh, so it has strong vitality and special adaptability. It can be used for medicinal purposes, capable of tonifying qi, clearing the lungs, enhancing intelligence and nourishing the heart. It is a traditional Chinese medicine with a wide range of functions. It also has significant beauty effects and can be used as a skin care product or consumed.

The history of Rhodiola Rosea

Rhodiola rosea was once used as a traditional herb in China, Siberia and the Carpathian Mountains region of Ukraine. In the former Soviet Union, it was used as a type of adaptogen to reduce fatigue and enhance the body's natural resistance to various pressures. There is a rumor in Siberia that "if you persist in drinking Rhodiola rosea tea, you can live to be over 100 years old." Rhodiola rosea has traditionally also been used for treating sexual dysfunction in both men and women. In the former Soviet Union, a very popular preparation of this herb was a tincture called "nastojka", which was made by mixing fresh Rhodiola rosea roots with 40% alcohol and leaving them for a week. One teaspoon of "nastojka" after each meal is prescribed for patients with sexual dysfunction. In Siberia, especially during the cold and damp winter, people often take Rhodiola rosea to prevent diseases. In Mongolia, it is used in the treatment of tuberculosis and cancer.

The Pharmacological Effects of Rhodiola Rosea Extract Powder

1. Anti-fatigue effect: Oral administration of Rhodiola rosea with narrow leaves prolonged the climbing time, swimming time and load swimming time of mice. It can shorten the time required for recovery after fatigue, increase the levels of enzymes, RNA and proteins, and help muscles recover as soon as possible after fatigue.Rhodiola rosea preparations can also enhance the human body's resistance to adverse environments, possessing multiple physiological activities such as anti-cold, anti-fatigue, anti-aging, and anti-microwave radiation. For personnel working in special environments, taking Rhodiola rosea preparations can significantly enhance the body's resistance and adaptability to adverse conditions.

2. Effects on central nervous system mediators: Rhodiola rosea can normalize the 5-hydroxytryptophan content in mice under swimming conditions, that is, the content of central nervous system mediators has been corrected or reached the normal level. Injection of salidroside (30-300mg/kg) in mice can reduce the level of serotonin.
3. Anti-hypoxia effect: Oral administration of extracts of Rhodiola rosea, Rhodiola rosea, and Rhodiola rosea can all enable experimental animals to show significant antagonistic effects against various hypoxia patterns, and their effects are stronger than those of ginseng and Acanthopanax senticosus.
4. Anti-aging effect: The alcohol extract of Rhodiola rosea can enhance the activity of SOD in red blood cells and liver of rats, and there is a tendency to increase the activity of SOD in myocardium. Red wild flax flies drinking Rhodiola rosea extract can significantly prolong their lifespan, and the longevity rate is better than that of ginseng. Rhodiola rosea has the effect of promoting the proliferation of 2BS cells and reducing mortality, and can inhibit the peroxidation of lipids in rat cells and enhance the activity of serum superoxide dismutase.
5. Anti-tumor: Salidroside does have a certain inhibitory effect on S180 cells. Within the range of non-toxic side doses, this effect increases with the increase of concentration. Continuous oral administration of Rhodiola rosea extract can reduce the degree of carcinogenic damage to the intestinal wall of mice caused by erythromycin and enhance the body's anti-cancer ability.
6. Detoxification effect: Salidroside has an antagonistic effect against methamphetamine poisoning and can increase the survival rate of mice after methamphetamine poisoning by up to 50%. It also has the effect of antagonizing Corynebacterium toxin and can counteract various bacterial toxins such as tetanus, increasing the survival time or survival rate of mice that have taken strong poisons, sodium cyanide, and sodium nitrite.

Conclusion

Rhodiola rosea, as a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, has a long history and pharmacological effects, and has always been highly favored by people. With the progress and development of society, people have a particular fondness for pure plant extracts that can be used as health products. Therefore, our company has always been committed to providing customers with high-quality raw materials of Rhodiola rosea extract powder and customizing compound capsule formulas of Rhodiola rosea extract and other ingredients for those in need, aiming to maximize the efficacy of the products. If you have such needs, please don't hesitate to contact us immediately!

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