botanical name : Sedum roseum

part of plant : root

active substances : rosavins

standardisation : - dry extract >1% rosavins - dry extract >3% rosavins

description :

Rhodiola rosea, a perennial plant of the rhodiola genus in the crassulaceae family, grows in cold, harsh alpine regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

It is a little plant with yellow flowers, demontrates thriving in harsh, craggy environments.
Because Rhodiola rosea features both distinctly male and female plants, it is a dioecious plant, and because of its tendency to grow among rocks and stones, it is sometimes referred to as a stonecrop.

When cut, the root emits a potent rose-like aroma. This rhodiola species name, rosea, originates from that strong rose aroma.

sourcing of rhodiola rosea extract

There are more than 90 kown varieties of Rhodiola rosea in the world, about 70 in China, mainly growing in alpine climate regions.

Rhodiola rosea and Rhodiola crenulata are the two main subspecies.

Main difference : Rhodiola rosea contains rosavins (rosavin, rosarin, rosin) and salidroside.
While the rhodiola crenulata mainly contains salidroside.

Rhodiola rosea is listed in the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Our supplychain is commited to follow specific sourcing requirements to respect this natural resource.

the benefits of rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea has a number of benefits:
– prevent depression, stress, heart problems, diabetes and thyroid disorders,
– strengthen the immune system and muscles
– improve the health of the nervous system and memory,
– promote physical and mental performance, and weight loss.

quality of our rhodiola rosea extract

adulteration control

Thanks to the recognition of the active ingredients contained in Rhodiola rosea, we ensure that our extract are not adulterated with unexepected part of the plant (leaves, stem …) or other plants.
The active ingredients in Rhodiola rosea – rosavin, rosarin, rosin and salidroside – are identified in the root as well as in the extract.

HPLC finger print

Our raw material (root) and our dry extract have been identified by HPLC (finger print). The profile obtained is the same for the extract and the raw material, which proves the purity, the concentration of active ingredients and the quality of the product.

rosavin

Rosavin is a glycoside compound found inRhodiola rosea.
According to published scientific litterature, this phytoactive contributes to the plant’s antidepressant and anxiolytic benefits.

salidroside

Salidroside (rhodioloside) is a glycoside compound in Rhodiola rosea.
Like rosavin, according to published scientific litterature, this phytoactive contributes to the plant’s antidepressant and anxiolytic benefits.

full quality & contaminants control

– pesticides, PAH, aflatoxins, heavy metals, microbioligy are strictly monitored.

– full traceability.

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