Botanical
Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola rosea, or golden root, is a flowering plant that grows in cold Arctic and mountain regions. Its root is used in traditional European and Asian herbal medicine.
Also listed as Rosavin, Rosenroot, Rhodiola Rhizome, Golden Root
What it is studied for
The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.
All 9 rated effectsGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating
Key studies
The most recent publications linked to Rhodiola Rosea's ratings.
The Effectiveness of Rhodiola rosea L. Preparations in Alleviating Various Aspects of Life-Stress Symptoms and Stress-Induced Conditions—Encouraging Clinical Evidence2022The effects of Rhodiola Rosea supplementation on depression, anxiety and mood – A Systematic Review2020Stress management and the role of Rhodiola rosea: a review2018Rhodiola rosea L. as a putative botanical antidepressant.2016The Effects of Rhodiola rosea L. Extract on Anxiety, Stress, Cognition and Other Mood Symptoms2015
Why people take it
Energy22.2%
Stress & Mood18.7%
Cognition16.5%
Immune Support10.4%
Fitness7%
Essential Health6.6%
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
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