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Rhodiola
What is rhodiola?
The botanical name of rhodiola isRhodiola rosea. The root and underground stem (rhizome) of this plant are used in the traditional medicine practices of Eastern and Northern Europe and parts of Asia. This plant is known by many other names, including arctic root, golden root, orpin rose, rose root, rosewort, and Siberian golden root. Extracts of the root and rhizome of the plant are dried and dissolved in alcohol to prepare medicinal compounds. A typical dose is 144 to 200 mg twice daily. (However, unlike with prescription drugs, there is often little evidence about the best dose of supplements or whether the dose advertised in over-the-counter preparations is accurate.) (See also Overview of Dietary Supplements .) 