Friday, January 23, 2009

Ingredients: Rhodiola



RHODIOLA/(row-dee-oh-la)/n./ 1. An adaptogenic herb that grows at high altitudes in the arctic areas of Europe and Asia; /n./ 2. Also known as arctic root or golden root, rhodiola is linked to longevity and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries in Russia and Scandinavian countries as a remedy for fatigue, poor attention span, and decreased memory, and to firm and reenergize skin, e.g., “Frequently used as a powerful, memory-enhancing supplement, rhodiola also corrects the visible signs of aging for skin that is truly unforgettable.”

Try it: Origins Youthtopia Age-Correcting Serum with Rhodiola, $50, www.origins.com
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