Rhodiola Kirilowii vs Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rhodiola Kirilowii

Rhodiola kirilowii

Adaptogen

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

Eleutherococcus sessiliflorus

Adaptogen

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Rhodiola Kirilowii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Acanthopanax Sessiliflorus

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Central Asian and Chinese Rhodiola species used in Tibetan and Chinese medicine; adaptogenic properties with focus on altitude sickness and physical endurance.

Shrub native to Northeast Asia used in Korean traditional medicine (Hanbang) as an adaptogen for fatigue, immune support, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Active Compounds

salidroside, rosavins, tyrosol, flavonoids, p-tyrosol

sessiloside, acanthosides, eleutherosides, flavonoids

Traditional Uses

Altitude sickness, Physical endurance, Stress adaptation, Immune support

fatigue, immune support, joint pain, musculoskeletal, stress resistance

Modern Uses

Adaptogenic activity, Antifatigue effects, Cardioprotective properties, Immunomodulation

adaptogen, immunomodulation, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic

Adult Dosage

200-400mg standardized extract daily; 3-6g dried root

9–15g bark decoction or 300–500mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Bipolar disorder

pregnancy, children, acute infections

Side Effects

Insomnia, Mild GI effects

mild digestive upset, headache

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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