Rhodiola 红景天
Hóng Jǐng Tiān · Rhodiola rosea / crenulata (Radix)
Tonify Qi 补气- Nature
- Neutral 平
- Flavour
- Sweet, bitter 甘、苦
- Channels
- Lung, Heart 肺·心
- Part used
- Root & rhizome
- Species
- Rhodiola rosea L. / R. crenulata
- Origin
- High-altitude Tibet, Qinghai, Sichuan; also N. Europe
Traditional actions
Tonifies qi, invigorates the blood, and helps the body adapt to stress and altitude (an "adaptogen").
Traditionally used for
Fatigue, stress, low stamina, altitude sickness (traditional Tibetan use).