Rhodiola rosea, called herbalists of Altai "sister of ginseng," is considered to be a unique plant that heals from many different diseases. It is part of some drugs, and is also used alone in the form of tincture. Our story will be about where to find the miracle root, and how to apply it for treatment.
Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola Rosea is a distant relative of the oval burgundy. It lives in temperate climatic zones: in mountain meadows (Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians), on the slopes of the Altai Mountains, not far from Lake Baikal, in the Far East, on the territory of the Tyva Republic, the Urals, Siberia, on the British and Irish islands, and on the North American continent .
Did you know? The emperors of ancient China actively used the healing properties of Rhodiola to prolong their life, and the plant was delivered to the Middle Kingdom mainly by smuggling.
Plant description
Rhodiola belongs to the family of Crassulaceae. It is also called the golden (or pink) root because of its unusual color (and the characteristic smell of a rose). The plant grows 0.5-0.7 m in height and develops a powerful root system. The golden-colored root, which is capable of getting hardened, being on the surface, is distinguished by a bitter-astringent taste and pink aroma.
Familiarize yourself with the healing properties of levzei, kalgan root, euphorbia Pallas, red root, sunflower root, celery, ginger.The plant loves moisture and does not require an abundance of heat and light. Its root system is able to develop even in stony soil. The surface part of Rhodiola consists of a set of small stalks of different heights (10-70 cm). One plant can have from 1 to 10 stems on which paired egg-shaped leaves grow.
The formation of inflorescences begins in June. These are shields from the yellow flowers gathering in groups. After 2 months (in August), fruits appear in their place: cocoons consisting of green leaves, inside of which there are seeds for reproduction.Beneficial features
This is a highly effective and low-toxic plant that has a wide range of effects on the human body, without causing addiction.
Black beans, grape juice, cumin and pearl barley also activate brain activity.It can improve:
- brain activity;
- the course of oxidation processes in the body;
- the level of energy potential of the brain;
- the function of the auditory organs;
- hepatic activity, the functioning of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, sexual glands;
- body resistance to the effects of adverse external factors.
In addition, Rhodiola normalizes blood pressure, heals wounds, ulcers, eliminates inflammation, dermatitis and other rashes. The stimulating effect of rhodiola is similar to that of ginseng. 
Pharmaceutical form of medicinal tincture
The finished tincture of Rhodiola Rosea can be purchased at the pharmacy in the form of a liquid extract. It is sold in dark glass bottles of 30, 50 and 100 ml.
How to prepare the tincture itself: features of the collection and preparation of medicinal raw materials
Rhodiola rosea for production or personal use is allowed to be collected in small quantities. This occurs during the period of seed ripening, when the root increases several times. 
When harvesting a plant
Rhodiola is harvested at the end of August at a time when seed sticks (fruits) have already formed on the stalks, but no later than September. You can find it in the natural habitat.
Important! The workpiece is suitable only for the underground part of large bushes, which have more than 3 stems.For harvesting plants and further use it for medical purposes, it is recommended to use the rhizomes of Rhodiola 4 years of age.
Rules for harvesting and drying
For harvesting dig up the rhizome and clean it from the ground. Quickly wrap it with a rag previously moistened with water. After returning home, proceed immediately to preparing the root for further storage. To do this, you need to split large parts and remove them from the cork crust. Detail the roots into small pieces and leave to dry for a day. Drying should be done under the hinged structure. Put a thin layer of crushed rhizome on newspaper sheets, so that the moisture leaves the plant better. 
Next, you should decompose the raw materials on a baking sheet and put it in the oven for several hours, the temperature in it should be low, about 50 degrees. The fact that the root began to turn pink is a signal to the end of drying. Of course, you can use a special electric dryer. It is better to store dried raw materials in fabric bags in a dry dark place for no more than three years.
How to make tincture: a step-by-step recipe
You can prepare the tincture of Rhodiola Rosea at home without any special time and cost.
Ingredients Required
To prepare you will need:
- crushed root of Rhodiola Rosea - 50 g;
- alcohol (70 °) - 0.5 l.
Important! Tincture can also be used as an alcoholic beverage, but to do this, reduce the amount of vegetable raw materials to 10 grams.
Step by Step Cooking Process
- Pour dry, powdered rhizome of the plant with alcohol and mix.
- Put the tank in a dark warm place. Infusion time - 14 days. Do not forget to stir occasionally.
- After 2 weeks, filter the tincture.
Video: recipe tincture on the golden root
Rules and regimens
People experiencing increased mental and physical exertion, as well as for the prevention of colds, with IRR, hypotension, tincture taken two or three times a day 15-30 minutes before meals. The recommended dosage is 20-30 drops per quarter glass of water.
Important! It is not recommended to use tincture in the afternoon.The course of treatment lasts, as a rule, no more than 20 days, except for psychiatric cases, where the duration of therapy is increased to 2 months, and the amount of tincture is brought to 30-40 drops per reception.
Make a tincture of horse chestnut, wax moth, feijoa, lilac, pine nuts, strawberries, sabelnik, black currant and aconite.
special instructions
Take the tincture should be very carefully and strictly according to the dosage. Do not forget that this is, despite all the naturalness, a drug. 
Side effects
Possible side effects:
- hyperexcitability;
- sleep problems (insomnia);
- blood pressure instability;
- headache;
- allergic to the drug.
Overdose
Cases of drug overdose are not registered. Possible consequences of this are irritability, tremor of the extremities. If the recommended dose is significantly exceeded, it is worth washing the stomach and undergoing a course of treatment with enterosorbents. 
Contraindications
It is forbidden to take tincture to people who are hypersensitive to the drug. In addition, it is not recommended to use the drug in the presence of:
- hypertension;
- fever;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- pregnancy;
- lactation.
Did you know? Mongolian herders boil the roots of Rhodiola in broth or water and water this broth of exhausted animals.Rhodiola rosea is a perennial herb, the root of which has incredible healing properties. It is used to treat ENT diseases, problems with the kidneys, adrenal glands, thyroid and other organs. Before using tinctures from this plant do not forget to consult your doctor.
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