Primary Research · 2015
Rhodiola rosea versus sertraline for major depressive disorder: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Mao JJ, Xie SX, Zee J, et al. · Phytomedicine, 2015
Key finding
12-week three-arm RCT (n=57) found rhodiola produced smaller antidepressant effect than sertraline but with significantly fewer adverse events, supporting it as an option for milder depression.
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Rhodiola
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Open on PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25837277/
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