Does Rhodiola help with sleep?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 41% of 17 people who reported on Rhodiola for sleep say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 53% say it got worse.
Sleep: what users report
41%better17 reports · few reports
7 better1 no change9 worse
What people say about Rhodiola and sleep
“I absolutely don't understand what substance is doing this to me...I absolutely lose any kind of stress. I'm hyper-energetic. And I need less sleep.”
“Wow wow wow wow... improved memory... mood... increased energy. However... very restless at night lately. It's very difficult for me to get to sleep.”
“Watch the dosage with adaptogens like rhodiola: too much (for me over 500mg) can cause sleepiness; less (200mg or so) seems better for energy and calm.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong18 meta-analyses · 45 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. See all research on Rhodiola.
Side effects people mention
jitteriness 10insomnia 8drowsiness 8irritability 8tolerance 4
What else is Rhodiola used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count