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Rhodiola tibetica

Rhodiola tibetica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rhodiola tibetica, scientifically known as Rhodiola tibetica, is a potent medicinal herb native to the high-altitude Himalayan regions. Renowned for its adaptogenic properties, it is traditionally used in Tibetan medicine to enhance vitality, combat fatigue, and support mental clarity, offering significant therapeutic benefits for physical and emotional resilience.

Family
Crassulaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Sedum Tibeticum · Sedum Stracheyi · 4 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Rhodiola tibetica

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Saxifragales, it is a member of the family Crassulaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Rhodiola, with the specific species being Rhodiola tibetica.

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 is primarily found in the high-altitude regions of Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. In the East, its distribution extends significantly into the Tibet region of China. The species is also widely scattered across the Indian Subcontinent, including the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Additionally, it can be located throughout the various landscapes of Pakistan. Finally, its geographical range encompasses the rugged elevations of the West Himalaya.

Region Area
Western Asia Afghanistan
China Tibet
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Rhodiola tibetica is characterized by its growth form as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative parts. Unlike climbing species, it lacks any climbing habit, functioning as a self-supporting organism that maintains its upright or spreading posture without the need for external support.

Climber :
self-supporting
Growth form :
herb
Woodiness :
non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Rhodiola tibetica has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Neuroprotective.

Activities reported in Rhodiola tibetica
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Neuroprotective

  1. Bioorganic chemistry

Conditions

Rhodiola tibetica has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Ischemic stroke, neuroinflammation.

Conditions investigated for Rhodiola tibetica
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Ischemic stroke 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroinflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ischemic stroke

  1. Bioorganic chemistry

Neuroinflammation

  1. Bioorganic chemistry

Preparations

Rhodiola tibetica has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include supercritical carbon dioxide extraction products.

Preparations reported for Rhodiola tibetica
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction products 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction products

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica