Approaches of <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> field cultivation in Poland and their potential health benefits

Numerous researches have been carried out on plants of the <i>Rhodiola</i> species, especially <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> (Regel) Maxim. and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>. Various compounds have been reported to be isolated from <i>R. kirilowii</i> and <i>...

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Main Authors: Marta Grech-Baran, Katarzyna Sykłowska-Baranek, Agnieszka Pietrosiuk
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Published: Institute of Rural Health 2015-05-01
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Katarzyna Sykłowska-Baranek
Agnieszka Pietrosiuk
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description Numerous researches have been carried out on plants of the <i>Rhodiola</i> species, especially <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> (Regel) Maxim. and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>. Various compounds have been reported to be isolated from <i>R. kirilowii</i> and <i>R. rosea</i>, including cyanogenic glycosides, monoterpene alcohols and their glycosides, aryl glycosides, phenylethanoids, phenylpropanoids and their glycosides (salidroside and rosavins respectively), as well as flavonoids, flavonlignans, proanthocyanidins and gallic acid derivatives and the latter have free radical scavenging capacity. The benefits claimed for <i>Rhodiola</i> include adapogenic, neuroprotective, anti-depresive anti-tumour and cardioprotective activities. Currently, the adaptogenic activity of Rhodiola compounds are properties evaluated mainly in human clinical trials. The mechanism of the action of <i>Rhodiola</i> extracts include affecting the levels of cortisol and NO by interactions with glucocorticoid receptors directly or via the c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK) pathway. However, the natural populations of <i>R. rosea</i> in Poland are threatened; therefore, the cultivation of <i>R. rosea</i> and alternative species <i>R. kirilowii</i> might be a possible solution for producing these kinds of plants in Poland in sufficient quantities and quality for pharmaceutical purposes. Lack of proven interaction with other drugs and no confirmed adverse effects during clinical trials encourages further investigation. These herb preparations ought to be studied extensively to establish their position as potential drugs for a variety of diseases.
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spelling doaj.art-27ac5d8786604cebbd28db6823e0a6162022-12-21T18:58:55ZengInstitute of Rural HealthAnnals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine1232-19661898-22632015-05-0122228128510.5604/12321966.115208172275Approaches of <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> field cultivation in Poland and their potential health benefitsMarta Grech-Baran0Katarzyna Sykłowska-Baranek1Agnieszka Pietrosiuk2Department of Pharmaceutical Biology and Medicinal Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, PolandDepartment of Pharmaceutical Biology and Medicinal Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, PolandDepartment of Pharmaceutical Biology and Medicinal Plant Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, PolandNumerous researches have been carried out on plants of the <i>Rhodiola</i> species, especially <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> (Regel) Maxim. and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i>. Various compounds have been reported to be isolated from <i>R. kirilowii</i> and <i>R. rosea</i>, including cyanogenic glycosides, monoterpene alcohols and their glycosides, aryl glycosides, phenylethanoids, phenylpropanoids and their glycosides (salidroside and rosavins respectively), as well as flavonoids, flavonlignans, proanthocyanidins and gallic acid derivatives and the latter have free radical scavenging capacity. The benefits claimed for <i>Rhodiola</i> include adapogenic, neuroprotective, anti-depresive anti-tumour and cardioprotective activities. Currently, the adaptogenic activity of Rhodiola compounds are properties evaluated mainly in human clinical trials. The mechanism of the action of <i>Rhodiola</i> extracts include affecting the levels of cortisol and NO by interactions with glucocorticoid receptors directly or via the c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK) pathway. However, the natural populations of <i>R. rosea</i> in Poland are threatened; therefore, the cultivation of <i>R. rosea</i> and alternative species <i>R. kirilowii</i> might be a possible solution for producing these kinds of plants in Poland in sufficient quantities and quality for pharmaceutical purposes. Lack of proven interaction with other drugs and no confirmed adverse effects during clinical trials encourages further investigation. These herb preparations ought to be studied extensively to establish their position as potential drugs for a variety of diseases.http://www.journalssystem.com/aaem/Approaches-of-i-Rhodiola-kirilowii-i-and-i-Rhodiola-rosea-i-field-cultivation-in-Poland-and-their-potential-health-benefits,72275,0,2.htmlRhodiola kirilowiiRhodiola roseacultivationsalidrosiderosavins
spellingShingle Marta Grech-Baran
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Agnieszka Pietrosiuk
Approaches of <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> field cultivation in Poland and their potential health benefits
Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
Rhodiola kirilowii
Rhodiola rosea
cultivation
salidroside
rosavins
title Approaches of <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> field cultivation in Poland and their potential health benefits
title_full Approaches of <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> field cultivation in Poland and their potential health benefits
title_fullStr Approaches of <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> field cultivation in Poland and their potential health benefits
title_full_unstemmed Approaches of <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> field cultivation in Poland and their potential health benefits
title_short Approaches of <i>Rhodiola kirilowii</i> and <i>Rhodiola rosea</i> field cultivation in Poland and their potential health benefits
title_sort approaches of i rhodiola kirilowii i and i rhodiola rosea i field cultivation in poland and their potential health benefits
topic Rhodiola kirilowii
Rhodiola rosea
cultivation
salidroside
rosavins
url http://www.journalssystem.com/aaem/Approaches-of-i-Rhodiola-kirilowii-i-and-i-Rhodiola-rosea-i-field-cultivation-in-Poland-and-their-potential-health-benefits,72275,0,2.html
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