Recently though, many manufacturers have developed and introduced the Rosea Rhodiola in a capsule and tablet form so that it will be more convenient for people to take. There are other alternatives though, if you can get your hands on a Rosea Rhodiola root, then you may have a variety of options to choose from with regards on how you want to take it. Due to its numerous medicinal applications then, used for treating hernia, colds, tuberculosis, mental disorders and others, it became a very popular trade item between European and Asian countries. Today, it has maintained its status as an integral part of the health community although it is not applied to other health conditions previously thought of. Talking about natural herbs and alternative treatment, one such herb that has become increasingly popular is Rosea Rhodiola. While this plant which thrives in cold climates atop mountain ranges, have been used for medicinal purposes since the Roman period, it has been the Russians who have extensively studied and used Rosea Rhodiola for its troops and agents in the last six or five decades. Using combinations of other herbs with Rosea Rhodiola is not uncommon. Many herbalists recommend the mixture of ginseng or Jiao Gu Lan to further boost the effects of Rosea Rhodiola. These herbal plants are known as adaptogens and helps collaboratively in fighting off the symptoms of ageing. Many of these herbs have been extensively studied and have proven to be safe and effective. However, the release of cortisol is only beneficial to the body when the situation requires it, like when we are in a position where our body has gone through a rigorous series of activity or in a situation where our instincts for fight or flight kicks in. If a high level of cortisol remains in the body for a prolonged period of time, then the hormone may do more harm than good, they then tend to do tissue damage, diminish our immune response, or result to a state of mental confusion. Plus, because the Rosea Rhodiola has high levels of antioxidants, they are able to control free radicals from doing oxidative damage to our nervous system. This frees our nervous system from any physical and emotional stress and would strengthen our resistance against them. Persons who have been subjected to these tests have shown increased memory and enhanced cognitive functions.