Rhodiola refers to the genus Rhodiola of Crassulaceae. There are more than 90 species in the world, mostly distributed in the alpine region of the northern hemisphere, and most of them grow in high mountain rocks or bushes at an altitude of 3,500-5,000 meters. There are 73 species in China, including 32 species and 2 varieties in Tibet.

Rhodiola is mainly used as medicine by roots and rhizomes, and the whole plant can also be used as medicine. The main effective components are salidroside and tyrosol, in addition to starch, protein, fat, flavonoids, phenolic compounds and trace oils, as well as bioactive trace elements such as iron, aluminum, zinc, cobalt, cadmium, titanium, copper and manganese. It is widely used in anti-aging, anti-hypoxia and improving mental and physical functions. Rhodiola is commonly used by Tibetan people to treat hemoptysis, hemoptysis, pneumonia, cough and leucorrhea of women.