Rhodiola and used thereof
OwnerRulin Xiuinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to Rhodiola, preferably Rhodiola crenulata, to treat various conditions and diseases in mammals. Rhodiola crenulata is a Tibetan herb which has been discovered to have highly useful and beneficial properties heretofore unknown. Rhodiola crenulata is especially preferred to enhance blood oxygen levels, to enhance working capacity and endurance, to enhance memory and concentration, to enhance cardiac and cardiovascular function, to provide antioxidant effects, to protect against oxidation, to modulate testosterone and estradiol levels, to modulate sleep, and to enhance sexuability, such as improve sexual performance.
Claims5
A method of enhancing transport of blood oxygen in a subject having muscle fatigue, comprising,
- administering an effective amount of a water and/or alcoholic extract obtained from the roots or rhizome of Rhodiola crenulata to said subject, wherein said extract contains 2-10%, by weight, of salidroside, whereby said amount of Rhodiola is effective to reduce blood levels of lactic acid.
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