Rhodiola
Rhodiola is an adaptogenic root used for fatigue and stress—especially the “tired but wired” state. People often use it for mental stamina, focus, and exercise performance during stressful seasons. It can be stimulating for some, so it’s usually best earlier in the day and not combined with lots of caffeine.
Key Benefits
- Supports stress resilience and mental stamina (supportive)
- May support fatigue and low motivation (supportive)
- May support focus and cognitive endurance (supportive)
- May support exercise performance and recovery perception (supportive)
Common Issues It May Help With
- Stress-related fatigue (supportive)
- Low energy (supportive)
- Brain fog (supportive)
- Low mood from burnout (supportive)
How To Use (Simple)
- Commonly taken as capsules or standardized extract in the morning. Start low, assess for jitteriness or sleep disruption. Use cycles (e.g., weeks on, then break) if using regularly.
Taste / Notes
Bitter, floral-rose, earthy (in teas/extracts).
Evidence Level
Some human evidence supports reduced fatigue and improved perceived stress performance depending on extract quality and dose. Results vary.
Cautions
May be stimulating—avoid late day if it disrupts sleep. Use caution with anxiety disorders, panic, or insomnia. Avoid if you have bipolar disorder or a history of mania unless clinician-guided. Pregnancy/breastfeeding: avoid due to limited data.
Interactions
Stimulants and high caffeine (additive jitteriness) Antidepressants/psychiatric medications (use caution; monitor mood changes) Blood pressure medications (may affect BP in some—monitor)
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