Rhaponticum

Rhaponticum carthamoides

Rhaponticum

Native to Siberian alpine meadows, Rhaponticum (Rhaponticum carthamoides) is a perennial herb that is commonly called maral root. It has been consumed for centuries in Siberia and across Eastern Europe, often alongside Rhodiola, another adaptogen that hails from the same region. The root has been used traditionally to support a healthy response to physical stress and promote normal energy levels.* It also has a long history of use to support stamina and a healthy libido in men and women.* Rhaponticum produces pink thistlelike flowers, is a valued herb in Russian folk medicine and is also used in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

What is Rhaponticum Used For?

Modern herbalists have used Rhaponticum to support physical and mental endurance and natural resilience.* The herb can help promote stamina, and it can support lean muscle mass and healthy oxygen levels in muscles before and during exercise.* As an adaptogen, it helps support the body’s healthy physical stress response, which is controlled by the adrenal glands.* In human studies, Rhaponticum has been shown to support normal glucose levels, and it has been shown to offer antioxidant and immune support.* Rhaponticum has also been used to support healthy transitions during menopause.*