Siberian ginseng - Rhodiola rosea. Growing and healing properties

Rhodiola is not actually in the ginseng family. But in many of its properties, it is similar to him. Therefore, among the people she received the nickname "golden root" or "Siberian ginseng". The homeland of this plant is mountainous Altai, where people have long been treated with rhodiola. Siberia and Central Asia, the Alps and the Far East are the places of its natural growth.

Rhodiola rosea extract can enhance brain activity. The substances that this herb is rich in stimulate the nervous system. After taking the preparations of the golden root, concentration of attention improves, mental activity increases. Vegeto-vascular dystonia, neuroses and anemia, hypotension and impotence, diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis are just some of the diseases in which the intake of this plant can be shown. Often, special nutritional supplements for athletes are made on its basis - Rhodiola helps to restore strength after hard workouts.

The multifaceted healing properties of Siberian ginseng must be used wisely and carefully. After all, what may be a miracle cure for some patients will turn out to be poison for others. Without exaggeration - before you self-medicate, think about it. After all, every chemical or biological medication, every herb and flower has contraindications. Most likely, one intake of light tea with Rhodiola will hardly hurt you, but the systematic use of drugs based on this herb is possible only in case of preliminary diagnosis and consultation with a specialist.

Many gardeners grow Siberian ginseng at home. It looks great on an alpine slide, in different landscape compositions.