Rhodiola kirilowii
Rhodiola kirilowii, commonly known as a potent adaptogen, is a rare medicinal herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its ability to combat fatigue and enhance mental clarity, this plant helps the body resist physical and emotional stress, offering significant therapeutic potential in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Rhodiola kirilowii
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Saxifrages, it is classified under the family Crassulaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Rhodiola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Saxifragales | WCVP |
| Family | Crassulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rhodiola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Rhodiola kirilowii, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is commonly called 狭叶红景天 (zh), 狭叶红景天 (zh-hans), 狭叶红景天 (zh-cn), or also 狮子草 (zh). Additionally, in Swedish, it is known as smalbladig rosenröt (sv).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狭叶红景天 | Wikidata |
| sv | smalbladig rosenrot | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 狭叶红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狭叶红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狮子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 狮子七 | Wikidata |
| zh | 涩疙瘩 | Wikidata |
| zh | 高壮景天 | Wikidata |
| zh | 豌豆七 | Wikidata |
| zh | 长茎红景天 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of Central Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, and Tadzhikistan. Its range also extends significantly into the country of China. Within China, the species is located in both the South-Central and North-Central regions. Consequently, its habitat spans a diverse geographical area throughout these mountainous areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rhodiola kirilowii, is highly valued in traditional medicine primarily for the bioactive compounds found within its underground structures. The medicinal potency is concentrated in its thick, fleshy roots and specialized rhizomes, which serve as the main storage organs for the plant. These parts are harvested and processed to extract the essential adaptogenic properties that characterize the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhodiola kirilowii has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salidroside, (+)-catechin, catechins, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salidroside | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| (+)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lotaustralin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhodiola kirilowii has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogen, Antiangiogenic, Antimicrobial, Cardioprotective, Immunostimulant.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptogen | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunostimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhodiola kirilowii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infections, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |