Pink Rhodiola (golden root) is a perennial plant belonging to the family Crassulaceae, reaching a height of fifty centimeters. Its rhizome, passing into the root, is covered with gray-brown bark. The plant is quite unpretentious. It is able to appear on any soil and tolerate winter periods well. Rhodiola propagates using rhizomes. At the break, this part of the plant has a pinkish-yellow color. If the root is washed with water, then it will acquire the color of old gold. At the same time, its smell can be compared with the aroma of a rose. That is why the plant was called the golden root (Rhodiola rosea).
Application in folk recipes received only those roots that have more than two stems. The procurement of medicinal raw materials is from July to September. Only plants whose age is at least three years are used.
Golden root, the use of which is similar to the use of ginseng and eleutherococcus, is recommended to stimulate the nervous system. This natural remedy perfectly relieves fatigue, can increase vitality, and also protects the body from viral infections.
The beneficial properties of rhodiola are multifaceted. This healing plant is able to improve the functioning of the heart muscle and increase blood pressure. The intake of the golden root stimulates physical as well as mental activity, increases the secretion of bile. The roots of the plant are rich in substances used to restore the vitality of the body after overwork and in order to stop various kinds of bleeding. Pink rhodiola is also used as a sedative and tonic.
The golden root, the use of which is recommended for poor appetite, helps to restore metabolic processes and eliminate various kinds of inflammation. Preparations containing a medicinal plant are prescribed during the course of treatment for allergies, and also as an antipyretic. The golden root is also used for radiation injuries of an acute and chronic nature, hypothermia or overheating. Rhodiola promotes rapid healing of wounds, as well as increased visual acuity and vision.
Finds a golden root for use in pulmonary tuberculosis, as well as in cases of bone fractures and diseases of the skin. Tincture made on the basis of pink rhodiola is an excellent stimulant for the human nervous system. The
use of a medicinal plant is recommended not only as an internal, but also an external remedy (for baths and lotions).
The scope of Rhodiola rosea extends to a large list of ailments. It is recommended for headaches and scurvy, diarrhea and gout, diabetes and scrofulosis. As an external remedy, a medicinal plant cures conjunctivitis, abscesses and skin rashes. They can be lubricated with gum pyorrhea. Pink rhodiola juice is used to cleanse wounds. Preparations, which include the golden root, are prescribed for anemia, various gynecological diseases, as well as for impotence. It should be remembered that these drugs are not recommended for hypotensive patients; when using them, the dosage recommended by a specialist must be strictly observed.