Herbs

Rhodiola

Also called: rhodiola rosea, golden root, arctic root

A plant from cold regions, called an adaptogen.

Why people take it
Fatigue, stress.
What the evidence says
Small studies suggest less fatigue; quality varies.
How it is usually taken
Usually 200 to 600 mg of extract a day, in the morning.
Be careful
Dizziness, dry mouth. Caution with bipolar disorder.
Medicines it can interact with
May affect blood pressure and diabetes medicines; may interact with antidepressants.

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Common questions

What is Rhodiola?

A plant from cold regions, called an adaptogen.

Why do people take Rhodiola?

Fatigue, stress.

Does Rhodiola work?

Small studies suggest less fatigue; quality varies.

How much Rhodiola do people take?

Usually 200 to 600 mg of extract a day, in the morning.

Is Rhodiola safe?

Dizziness, dry mouth. Caution with bipolar disorder.

Does Rhodiola interact with medicines?

May affect blood pressure and diabetes medicines; may interact with antidepressants.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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