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Rhodiola sachalinensis

Rhodiola sachalinensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (51 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Rhodiola sachalinensis, is a resilient perennial herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned for its adaptogenic properties, this medicinal plant contains unique salidrosides that help the body resist physical and emotional stress, supporting energy levels, cognitive function, and overall metabolic health through its potent bioactive compounds.

Family
Crassulaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Sedum Sachalinense · Rhodiola Rosea Subsp. Sachalinensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rhodiola sachalinensis

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Saxifragales
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Rhodiola

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
Russian Far East Kuril Is.
Russian Far East Sakhalin
China Inner Mongolia
China Manchuria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Rhodiola sachalinensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Rhodiola sachalinensis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

Chemicals

Rhodiola sachalinensis has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Salidroside, Tyrosol, Gallic acid, kaempferol, (-)-Epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate.

Chemicals reported in Rhodiola sachalinensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Salidroside 6 supporting sources ★★★☆☆
Tyrosol 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Gallic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1,2,3,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2-phenylethyl beta-D-glucopyranoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Epigallocatechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Salidroside

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
  2. Sheng wu gong cheng xue bao = Chinese journal of biotechnology
  3. Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany)
  4. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
  5. Phytochemistry
View 1 additional sources
  1. Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology

Tyrosol

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Sheng wu gong cheng xue bao = Chinese journal of biotechnology
  3. Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany)

Gallic acid

  1. Archives of pharmacal research
  2. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

kaempferol

  1. Archives of pharmacal research
  2. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-o-gallate

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

1,2,3,6-Tetra-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucose

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

2-phenylethyl beta-D-glucopyranoside

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Epigallocatechin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Flavonoids

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Rhodiola sachalinensis has 3 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogenic, Hypnotic, Sedative.

Activities reported in Rhodiola sachalinensis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Adaptogenic 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Hypnotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sedative 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Adaptogenic

  1. Sheng wu gong cheng xue bao = Chinese journal of biotechnology
  2. Plant cell reports
  3. Plant biology (Stuttgart, Germany)
  4. Phytochemistry

Hypnotic

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Sedative

  1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Conditions

Rhodiola sachalinensis has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include liver diseases, memory loss, oxidative stress.

Conditions investigated for Rhodiola sachalinensis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Liver diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Memory loss 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Oxidative stress 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Liver diseases

  1. Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

Memory loss

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Oxidative stress

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Rhodiola sachalinensis has 6 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Bio-RSE, MeOH extract, RSE, Rhodiola sachalinensis extracts, acetone extract.

Preparations reported for Rhodiola sachalinensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Bio-rse 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Meoh extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rse 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhodiola sachalinensis extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Acetone extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extract of the underground part 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bio-rse

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Meoh extract

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Rse

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Rhodiola sachalinensis extracts

  1. Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials

Acetone extract

  1. Archives of pharmacal research

Methanolic extract of the underground part

  1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin