Full Spectrum™ Rhodiola Rosea - Planetary Formulas - Siberian Tonic Herb
Dynamics of Stress
Modern Research Focuses on Glucosides
Full Spectrum Formulation
Rhodiola, also known as Arctic root, is a
legendary botanical from the Polar Arctic
regions of Eastern Siberia. Indigenous people
of the area used rhodiola as a tonic against
stress and for improved work capacity and
stamina. This traditional use eventually led
to modern research into its potential as an
adaptogen—a substance that helps our bodies
adapt to environmental, physiological
and psychological stress.
Planetary Formulas FULL SPECTRUM RHODIOLA ROSEA combines a standardized
extract of the Rhodiola rosea root with whole rhodiola root
extract, providing a broad range of rhodiola’s valuable constituents.
Siberian Tonic Herb
Rhodiola is a root of the Rhodiola rosea
plant, which is native to Siberia. It was valued
by the traditional aboriginal peoples of the
region as a strengthening tonic that was
believed to increase physical and mental
stamina. In modern times, rhodiola has been
researched for its adaptogenic properties.
The term adaptogen was coined by the
Russian scientist Lazarev in 1947. Adaptogens
are defined as substances that show a nonspecific
activity in helping to support our body’s
natural defenses. Used to enhance health,
vitality and mood, they support the normal
mechanisms our bodies have for maintaining a
healthy balance or homeostasis in the face of
physical and emotional stress. Adaptogens
must be safe and must not influence body
functions more than necessary to achieve their
desired effects
Dynamics of Stress
According to the pioneering medical
research of Dr. Hans Selye, our bodies are able
to respond to stressful situations via a process
in which the sympathetic nervous system
stimulates the hypothalamus-pituitaryadrenal
gland axis.However, chronic stress can
exhaust our resources and compromise our
ability to respond, leading to nonresistance
and diminished vitality. Although the ex ...
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