Rhodiola Rosea-“Golden Root”

Tibetan medicine,as one of the oldest medical traditions in the world, has been evolving for nearly 3,000 years.Tibetan medicines are rich in its resources and types. The major materials of the Tibetan medicine includes plants, animals, and minerals.Explore Tibet Team, a professional Tibet travel agency, introduces one of famous Tibetan herb to you-Rhodiola rosea to you.

Rhodiola rosea, a perennial flowering plant, also known as “golden root”, is a member of the family Crassulaceae. Besides,its flowers smell similar to attar of roses, hence the name “rosea”. It grows on sea cliffs and on mountains in cold regions of the world, where the altitudes can up to 2280 meters above sea level,especially in the mountains of Central Asia,such as Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Rhodiola rosea is blooming in summer. The flower of it is very bright and beautiful,and the flowers have 4 sepals and 4 petals. The color ranges from yellow to greenish yellow in color sometimes tipped with a dash of red, It can grow from 5 to 40 centimeters tall.
Rhodiola rosea as one of the most important herbs and greatest gifts bestowed upon Tibetan people.As a rare medicinal plant, it contents active components in addressing heart disease, cancer. Besides, Rhodiola rosea has the function of anti-fatigue, several studies have demonstrated Rhodiola rosea’s ability to enhance a person’s ability for memorization and prolonged concentration.What’s more, Rhodiola rosea can prevent cardiac damage by decreasing the amount of catecholamines and corticosteroids released during the stress response and decreasing the “adrenaline burn” on the heart.
As a modern citizen, we will face small or huge episode of stress, depression,so it is in our interest to take advantage of this powerful herbs.Discover new, enriching trips with in-depth, authentic Tibetan experiences with Explore Tibet Team.