Abstract

REVIEW ON RHODIOLA: A WONDER HERB SOLO

Sakshi R. Yadav*, Dinesh M. Biyani and Milind J. Umekar

ABSTRACT

Rhodiola is a genus of perennial plants in the family Crassulaceae. The aim of this review article was to summarized the information of India‟s Wonder herb. It has different names like Golden root, Rose root, King‟s crown etc. Latin Name of Rhodiola is Rhodiola rosea. Roseroot is a typical stonecrop plant, with a sturdy stem, succulent leaves and a waxy covering to reduce evaporation. This plant is easy to spot as it is somewhat tall and it is a succulent. The flowers are yellowish and can have reddish tips. Roseroot flowers are usually dioecious. Leaves are alternate and stalkless. Rhodiola roots contain phenols, rosavin, rosin, rosarin, organic acids, terpenoids, phenolic acids and their derivatives, flavonoids, anthraquinones, alkaloids, tyrosol, and salidroside. It is a popular plant in traditional medical systems in Eastern Europe and Asia, with a reputation for stimulating the nervous system, decreasing depression, enhancing work performance, eliminating fatigue, and preventing high altitude sickness. "Our research reveals its potential for anti-aging, tissue regeneration, protecting neurons during lack of oxygen, and cognitive improvement," said Sunil Hota, who is investigating medicinal properties of the plant at DIHAR. "While its adaptogenic qualities can help the soldiers in adjusting to the low pressure/low oxygen environment, the plant has also been found to have anti-depressant and appetizer properties," claims Srivastava. This review article will help to use Rhodiola (solo) in pharmaceutical dosage form for their wide uses.

Keywords: Rhodiola, king?s crown, dioecious, salidroside, adaptogen, enhance memory.