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Published on: November 4, 2022
Rosenroot (Rhodiola): Potential Applications in Aging-related Diseases
Wei Zhuang1, Lifeng Yue2, Xiaofang Dang3
11Department of Pharmacy, Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China.
Abstract:
Aging is a progressive accumulation of changes in the body, which increases the susceptibility to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Recently, Chinese medicinal herbs have been investigated for their therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of some aging-related diseases. Rhodiola, known as 'Hongjingtian' in Chinese, has been reported to have anti-aging activity. Here, we provide a comprehensive review about its origin, chemical constituents, and effects on aging-related diseases.
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