Many people may not know what Rhodiola rosea is. In fact, it is a highly valued traditional Chinese medicine, mainly using its roots and stems. It is known as the "Ginseng of the Plateau". Let's learn about the efficacy and role of Rhodiola rosea together!
【Efficacy and Role of Rhodiola rosea】
1. Tonifying the spleen and replenishing qi
It treats symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, lack of energy, reduced appetite, abdominal distension, loose stools, etc. caused by spleen deficiency.
2. Tonifying qi and nourishing blood
It is used for symptoms such as pale complexion, pale lips, pale nails, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, numbness of the limbs, and light menstrual flow in women caused by blood deficiency.
3. Clearing the lungs and stopping cough
It treats cough with phlegm that is thick and yellow, accompanied by wheezing, fever, thirst, restlessness, and even nose flaring, nosebleeds, and hemoptysis.
4. Activating blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis
It is used to treat bruises and burns.
【Methods of Consuming Rhodiola rosea】
1. Take 6g of Rhodiola rosea and 50g of glutinous rice. First, decoct the Rhodiola rosea in water to remove impurities, then add rice to cook porridge. Add an appropriate amount of sugar to taste. It can be consumed regularly for health maintenance and anti-aging purposes.
2. Take 5g of Rhodiola rosea and steep it in water as a tea substitute. It can be used for adjuvant treatment of elderly heart failure, diabetes, neurosis, anemia, liver disease, etc.
3. Take 30g of high-altitude Rhodiola rosea, grind it into powder, fill it into capsules, with each capsule containing 0.2g of raw material. Take 2-3 capsules per dose, 3 times a day. It is suitable for the elderly and those with physical weakness.
4. Take an appropriate amount of fresh Rhodiola rosea, mash it into a paste, and apply it externally to promote blood circulation, stop bleeding, detoxify, and reduce swelling. It can be used for burns, bruises, and pain caused by injuries.
5. Rhodiola rosea can also be brewed with jujubes, longan, and other ingredients, or soaked in alcohol and combined with other Chinese herbs. The dosage is 20-30g per serving.
【Precautions for Using Rhodiola rosea】
1. Do not exceed the recommended dosage: Generally, Rhodiola rosea is relatively mild, and the daily dosage for most people is around 200-300mg.
Exceeding the recommended dosage may cause allergies, irritability, insomnia, high blood pressure, chest pain, anxiety, and occasional headaches.
In general, the dosage should not exceed 0.8g (calculated based on 3% rhodiosin content). However, reducing the dosage will usually restore normalcy.
2. Caution for those with spleen and stomach deficiency-cold: The dosage of Rhodiola rosea should not be excessive. It has a cooling nature, so it should be used with caution by those with weak spleen and stomach.
3. Not suitable for use during illness: If you feel unwell, have a cold or fever, or have inflammation in the body, it is not advisable to use Qi-tonifying herbs as it may worsen the condition.
4. Pregnant women and children should use with caution: Currently, there is no evidence regarding the safety and appropriateness of using Rhodiola rosea during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers to use Rhodiola rosea.
