Rhodiola rosea Root and Rhizome

DEFINITION

The article consists of the dried roots and rhizomes of Rhodiola rosea L. (Family Crassulaceae).  It contains NLT 0.3% of the phenylpropenoid glycosides rosarin, rosavin and rosin calculated as rosavin, and NLT 0.08% of salidroside on the dried basis.

Synonyms

Sedum rhodiola DC.

Sedum rosea (L.) Scop.

Rhodiola arctica Boriss.

Rhodiola iremelica Boriss.

Rhodiola scopolii Simonk.

Sedum scopolii Simonk.