Rhodiola rosea
Medicinal Use:
Depression
Anxiety
Hypoxia
Moods
Fatigue
Physical and mental performance
Adaptogen
Irregular heartbeat
Cholesterol
Cancer
TB
Colds / flu
Liver damage
Immune system
Strengthens nervous system
Anorexia
Anemia
ADHD / Alzheimer’s
Athletes
Contraindications:
Pregnancy / Lactating
Bipolar
Manic disorders
Warning:
Take for 6-10 weeks, short term
Can cause restlessness, insomnia, confusion
Interactions:
Escitalopram
Medications changed by the liver: Sporanox / Allegra / Mevacor etc.
Diabetic meds – monitor levels closely
High blood pressure meds
Medications moved by pumps in the cells: (Etoposide, Paclitaxel, Vinblastine, Vincristine, Vindesine), antifungals (Ketoconazole, Itraconazole), protease inhibitors (Amprenavir, Indinavir, Nelfinavir, Saquinavir), H2 antagonists (Cimetidine, Ranitidine), some calcium channel blockers (Diltiazem, Verapamil), corticosteroids, erythromycin, cisapride, fexofenadine (Allegra), cyclosporine, loperamide (Imodium), quinidine, and others.
Immunosuppressants: Deltazone, Imuran etc.
Stimulating drugs
