Our skin can then lose its elasticity and healthy glow making it look dull, wrinkly and sagging. When drank as tea, Rosea Rhodiola is able to cleanse out our bodies, and even fight off viruses such as the common cold. And because Rosea Rhodiola is an effective anti stress herb, it will help us relax and stay calm especially in times when we are tired and stressed out. The most common side effects they experience are restlessness and irritability. There is also the issue of becoming an insomniac, a side effect that is also felt by those who tend to take high dosages of Rosea Rhodiola extract. Insomnia is a terrible counter effect to one of the benefits that this herb offers, which is to relieve stress. Rosea Rhodiola can normalize the hormone levels and be a good option for treating the symptoms of depression or anxiety. These abilities have been proven in clinical studies and test subjects have shown increased mental clarity when tested upon and has cleared the effects that fatigue usually have to the human body. First, Rosea Rhodiola extracts have been proven to have a great impact on people who suffer from anxiety. An American study made at a university in California showed that 10 people who suffer from chronic anxiety attacks and General Anxiety Disorder and were given Rosea Rhodiola extracts for 10 weeks were given three tests each. Russia, the foremost country which has done research on the plant, has shown that Rosea Rhodiola is effective in preventing high altitude sickness, fatigue reduction and performance enhancement sin both physical and mental aspect. Other treatments proven to be effective with Rosea Rhodiola are in the areas of memory, mental sharpness,, attention span, anxiety, depression, and focus. Because it is grown in the wild and can withstand the coldest of weather, many countries, like those found along the Arctic, Alps, Scandinavian countries and the Romanian mountains, collect the blue-green colored leaves with a solitary small yellow flower and boil them to drink in the cold weather not only for warmth, but also for their medicinal attributes.