Rhodiola & Ginseng Complex contains Rhodiola and Korean Ginseng, a combination which contains many compounds including phenylpropanoids such as rosarin, rosavin and rosin (rosavins), salidroside (a hydroxyphenethyl glucoside), and a complex mixture of steroidal saponins (called ginsenosides). This product is standardized to contain 4.5 mg of rosavins, 1.5 mg of salidroside and 8.4 mg of ginsenosides (calculated as Rb2 to Rb1 is NLT 0.4 by HPLC) per tablet to ensure optimal strength and quality. Together these herbs and the substances within them combine to:
support mental clarity and support cognitive function
promote vitality and stamina
help maintain proper energy
support physical endurance
maintain feelings of general well-being when experiencing temporary stress
help the body adapt to the changes of everyday life
support and maintain the body as it ages
support the body's natural defenses against stress* 
Suggested Use: 1 tablet 2 - 4 times daily, or as directed.
 
Product Videos
 
Complimentary Educational Tools
Kerry Bone's Essentials Catalog
Rhodiola & Ginseng Complex Product Detail Sheet
Rhodiola & Ginseng Complex - Enhance Vitality and Stamina Brochure
HPA Axis Essentials Handout
Adrenal Health Handout
Additional Therapies
Combine with Valerian Complex tablets to promote relaxation and encourage sleep.
Combines well with Echinacea Premium tablets or liquid or Andrographis Complex tablets for immune system support.
Combines well with St John's Wort 1.8g tablets as a tonic for the nervous system.
Consider Bacopa Complex tablets to enhance mental clarity and to further support cognitive function.*
Rhodiola and Korean Ginseng Quality Issues
 
Rhodiola Quality Issues
Rhodiola rosea (Sedum roseum) is commonly referred to as Golden Root or Roseroot and grows in dry sandy ground at high altitudes in the arctic regions of Europe and Asia. The freshly cut root has a rose-like odor that has led to its botanical name and one of its common names. The root has been used for centuries in the traditional medicines of Russia and Scandinavia. There are however 16 common species of Rhodiola growing in the Eurasian area. Of these, 11 have been tested in animal studies, but only R. rosea and to a far lesser extent R. crenulata have been assessed in human trials.
Most of the Rhodiola species have been reported to contain the marker compound salidroside and this was originally used to standardize extracts of Rhodiola rosea. After more than a decade of research, however, it was shown that the chemical composition of R. rosea root is, in fact, different to the other species of the genus Rhodiola. Using newly developed methods of analysis, it was shown that R. rosea root contains three cinnamyl alcohol-vicianosides: rosavin, rosin, and rosarin that are specific to this species. They are collectively termed rosavins. HPLC offers a ready method to differentiate true Rhodiola roseafrom the other species offered on the market. The two major rosavins found are rosavin and rosarin, with only very low quantities of rosin.
 
Korean Ginseng Quality Issues
Panax ginseng is a widely used and misunderstood herb. Traditionally the main root of the plant has been preferred for therapeutic use. The other parts of the plant such as the root hairs, leaves, leafstalks, etc., are considered inferior and are never used medicinally in the East. However, many herb traders will sell the other plant parts as they are substantially cheaper than the main root. The major marker compounds used to characterize Panax ginseng are the ginsenosides which occur in all parts of the plant and if you were to only consider total ginsenosides the main root is not the highest in content. The importance is in the ratio of specific ginsenosides. The European clinical studies were undertaken on extracts manufactured from the main root of Panax ginseng which have a particular ratio of ginsenosides. To achieve the clinical results obtained traditionally and supported by clinical trials it is important to use raw material from the correct plant part and the correct species. This is readily acheivable using HPLC which easily distinguishes the different preparations.
% Content
 
Rg1
Re
Rf
Rg2
Rb1
Rc
Rb2
Rd
Total
Leaves
1.078
1.524
—
—
0.184
0.736
0.553
1.113
5.188
Leafstalks
0.327
0.141
—
—
—
0.190
—
0.107
0.765
Stem
0.292
0.070
—
—
—
—
0.397
—
0.759
Main root
0.379
0.153
0.092
0.023
0.342
0.190
0.131
0.038
1.348
Lateral roots
0.406
0.668
0.203
0.090
0.850
0.738
0.434
0.143
3.532
Root hairs
0.376
1.512
0.150
0.249
1.351
1.349
0.780
0.381
6.148
Main root dry extract