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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).

How it is prepared

Recipes using Rhodiola

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