When I think of Rhodiola ( Rhodiola rosea) I think of an adaptogenic herbs . I was introduced a long time ago to adaptogens by David Winston and Donny Yance. I have used this herb many times with effective results. I have used it for depression with moderate success. It has been used traditionally for menorrhagia, amenorrhea, female infertility, and male hypogonadism and male infertility. I have seen it used for burnout, fatigue and athletic stamina. There is some research on its use for cancer.
More interesting for me as a clinical cardiologist is its use for reducing reperfusion arrythmias ( after revascularization). It does this through beta endorphins and enkephalin increase. It also blunts the catecholamine response This is exciting news in the area of cardiology. There are allopathic drugs that can do this but some serious side effects. It addition I use rhodiola to reduce cardiac CRP with ginger and turmeric
Until tomorrow…