Arctic Root (Rhodiola Rosea) : The Powerful New Ginseng Alternative

Rating:
Summary: Provides a useful historical and theoretical background.
Review: I found this to be a satisfactory book. Although the writing is somewhat dogmatic and awkward, the book provides a useful historical and theoretical background behind rhodiola rosea, a medicinal herb that is newly available on the nutritional supplement market.

The authors have the credentials needed to give an educated viewpoint and the book provides research references to support the information given. Incredibly, the authors do not give specifics about what kind of strength or standardization to look for when purchasing the herb (a definite oversight). They do however give a helpful list of companies that sell it. It should be noted that all three authors have a significant financial stake in the marketing of this particular herb.

The best part of this book is the topic. Several years from now, you WILL be hearing about this impressive new herb. Why wait to hear about it at a cocktail party? Get more accurate and timely information from this book.

Rating:
Summary: Provides a useful historical and theoretical background.
Review: I found this to be a satisfactory book. Although the writing is somewhat dogmatic and awkward, the book provides a useful historical and theoretical background behind rhodiola rosea, a medicinal herb that is newly available on the nutritional supplement market.

The authors have the credentials needed to give an educated viewpoint and the book provides research references to support the information given. Incredibly, the authors do not give specifics about what kind of strength or standardization to look for when purchasing the herb (a definite oversight). They do however give a helpful list of companies that sell it. It should be noted that all three authors have a significant financial stake in the marketing of this particular herb.

The best part of this book is the topic. Several years from now, you WILL be hearing about this impressive new herb. Why wait to hear about it at a cocktail party? Get more accurate and timely information from this book.