Rhodiola (also known as Arctic Root, Golden Root) is one of the sedum family, which is native to the Arctic Circle in Eastern Siberia. Rhodiola is widely distributed in the polar circle and mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. It grows at altitudes above 11,000 to 18,000 feet.

Rhodiola has been used in traditional herbal medicine in China, Siberia and the Carpathian regions of Ukraine. In the former Soviet Union, it was used as a class of adaptogens to reduce fatigue and enhance the body's natural resistance to various stresses. In Siberia, especially during the cold and wet winters, Rhodiola rosea is often taken to prevent disease. In Mongolia, it is used in the treatment of tuberculosis and cancer.

Salidroside is a compound extracted from the dried roots and rhizomes or dried whole plants of Rhodiola rosea sedum. It has a sweet smell and a bitter taste. It has the functions of preventing tumors, enhancing immune function, delaying aging, anti-fatigue, anti-hypoxia, anti-radiation, two-way regulation of the central nervous system, and repairing and protecting the body.