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Highland herb treats depression, new trial confirms

Posted on January 04, 2008

CM NEWS, Medicinal News Today - A new clinical trial has found that an extract of Rhodiola rosea (hong jing tian in Chinese, ) roots and rhizomes demonstrated anti-depressive activity in patients with mild to moderate depression.What is Rhodiola rosea? Rhodiola rosea L., also known as golden root or roseroot belongs to the plant family Crassulaceae. Rhodiola rosea grows primarily in dry sandy ground at high altitudes in the arctic areas of Europe and Asia.2 The plant reaches a height of 12 to 30 inches (70cm) and produces yellow blossoms.For centuries, Rhodiola rosea has b...

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