Featured in our no stress range, rhodiola (rhodiola rosea) is one of the main herbs used in traditional medicine.
Rhodiola, the Viking plant
This small perennial plant from the Crassulaceae family is native to high, icy mountains.
According to legend, the Vikings in search of strength, courage and vigor were among the first to use it in order to prepare a drink supposed to increase their physical strength and endurance, rhodiola is said to have magical virtues.
A plant with a thousand virtues
Rhodiola is known as one of the most powerful adaptogenic plants (An adaptogenic plant increases the body's ability to adapt to different stresses, whatever their origins).
It also acts on mood. As an adaptogenic plant, it helps to react better in periods of fatigue and stress .
Rhodiola increases resistance to physical, chemical and biological stress, it supports fatigue and mild to moderate depression. It helps stimulate the nervous system and improves cognitive functions and therefore helps to naturally combat stress .