Just another root?
Rhodiola root is on the ingredient list of many herbal supplement blends that target sexual stamina and endurance. But is it just another root added to the blend which typically contain maca, ashwaghanda, ginseng, muira puama, yohimbe, tongkat ali, and others?
Rhodiola is not just another root. It earned its powerful reputation through fair game and deserves a seat at the table of adaptogens. In the book, The Rhodiola Revolution, the root not only enhances physical performance, but sharpens memory and concentration and improves overall health and vitality! You’ll want this root on the ingredient list (2005).
Screen shot image of the book from Amazon, The Rhodiola Revolution.
As with powerful herbal plants, myths and legends accompany them along the way. We heard about the story of the root several years back when studying it and was impressed with the mythological legend of the root’s history.
Amondbe (2025) hints at this legend in their post at https://www.amonbe.org/rhodiola-the-golden-root/ by saying, “Born from the crumbs of the liver of Prometheus and spread over the Caucasian mountains during his torture by the eagles, Rhodiola gained its reputation as a medicinal plant in Siberia and northern Europe. In these regions, its power was believed to increase physical endurance, sexual vigour, memory and other cognitive functions.”
In an article published in 2023 by International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Rhodiola is "...an excellent natural remedy to address situations involving decreased performance, such as fatigue and a sense of weakness, particularly in the context of chronic diseases" (2023, Bernatoniene, J., Jakstas, V., & Kopustinskiene, D. M).
From our own personal experience, we found that taking the herbal supplement of Rhodiola rosea helped with mental concentration when studying for college exams.
So, it’s not just another root! Rhodiola root is a powerful adaptogen with great benefits.
Where to get it? Sourcing Rhodiola Root
Searching for some good supplements? We can help! Reach out to us. There are some good sources through Amazon as well. Below is our list.
Rhodiola capsules by Himalaya, link on Amazon at https://amzn.to/40DJQlw
Rhodiola Liquid capsules by Gaia Herbs, link on Amazon at https://amzn.to/42ohwER
Rhodiola capsules by Oregon's Wild Harvest, link on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4h2cRx2
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Resources
Amondbe. 2025. Rhodiola: The Golden Root. Retrieved from https://www.amonbe.org/rhodiola-the-golden-root/
Bernatoniene, J., Jakstas, V., & Kopustinskiene, D. M. (2023). Phenolic Compounds of Rhodiola rosea L. as the Potential Alternative Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Diseases. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(15), 12293. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241512293
Brown, R., Gerbarg, P., Graham, B. (2005). The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century
