Rhodiola rosea, rhizomes and roots (golden root) 50 grams.

Has stimulating, adaptogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Alcohol tincture of Rhodiola rosea is used as a remedy that stimulates the central nervous system, for increased fatigue, mental and physical overload, vegetative-vascular dystonia, as a stimulating agent to accelerate recovery after illnesses and surgeries, for reduced performance, neurasthenic and asthenic conditions, and for functional disorders of the nervous system.

Preparations of this plant are also useful for treating sexual disorders, hypotension, gynecological conditions, diabetes, dental and gum diseases, vision and hearing disorders. They are recommended for individuals with reduced vitality.

In folk medicine, Rhodiola rosea in the form of a decoction or infusion is used for headaches, scrofula, diabetes, anemia, pulmonary tuberculosis, impotence, toothache, and to relieve fatigue. Externally, in the form of compresses and lotions, it's used for conjunctivitis, skin rashes, and abscesses.

Preparation and application:

50g of the herb:

1) Decoction: 1 tablespoon is poured with a glass of hot boiled water and heated in a water bath for 15 minutes with frequent stirring. Cooled, strained, the volume of the resulting decoction is brought to 200 ml with boiled water. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day. The decoction can be used externally for skin diseases.

2) Tincture: 50g of the root is poured with 0.5 liters of 40% alcohol, infused for 7 days in a dark place. Take 20 drops twice a day 30 minutes before meals.

Tea bags: 2 tea bags are poured with a glass of hot water and infused for 30 minutes. Take 1/3 glass 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

Contraindications: individual intolerance to the components of the tea. Hypertension, increased excitability, insomnia, individual intolerance.