Rhodiola sachalinensis
Rhodiola sachalinensis, commonly known as a potent adaptogen, is a medicinal herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its ability to combat fatigue and enhance mental clarity, this plant contains unique salidrosides. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine to support stress resilience and promote overall physiological balance.
- Scientific name: Rhodiola sachalinensis
- Family: Crassulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is classified under the family Crassulaceae. Specifically, Rhodiola sachalinensis is identified as a member of 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 sachalinensis, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is widely known as 红景天, while more specific designations include 库页红景天 (zh), 库页红景天 (zh-cn), and 庫頁紅景天 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 库页红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 库页红景天 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 庫頁紅景天 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红景天 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Northeast Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing on the Kuril Islands. It is also native to the island of Sakhalin within the same Russian region. Moving into China, the species is distributed throughout the Inner Mongolia region. Additionally, its range extends into the Manchuria area of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rhodiola sachalinensis, possesses distinct morphological structures that are central to its medicinal value. The most significant portion is the root, which serves as the primary site for the accumulation of bioactive compounds. As the main underground part, this thickened rhizome-like structure is harvested for its therapeutic properties and is responsible for the plant's survival during harsh environmental conditions. Above the soil line, the aboveground tissues consist of various leafy structures and stems that facilitate photosynthesis and support the plant's overall growth cycle.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| underground part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aboveground tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rhodiola sachalinensis has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 35 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include salidroside, gallic acid, kaempferol, tyrosol, (-)-epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate.
- Total chemicals
- 27
- Scientific sources
- 35
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| salidroside | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrosol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,2,3,6-tetra-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-phenylethyl beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tyrosol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzyl beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rhodiola sachalinensis has 3 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogenic, Hypnotic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptogenic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hypnotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rhodiola sachalinensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include liver diseases, memory loss, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| memory loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |