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Studies of Rhodiola rosea's medicinal applications have appeared in the scientific literature of Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, the Soviet Union and Iceland. Rhodiola rosea is still widely used in Russia as a tonic and remedy for fatigue, poor attention span, and decreased memory; it is also believed to make workers more productive. In Sweden and other Scandinavian countries it is used to increase the capacity for mental work and to boost general strength and vitality.

Functions:

1. Rhodiola comprises several species of plants in the Crassulacea family and is generally found in the arctic mountain regions of Siberia. 

2. The root of the plant is used medicinally and is also known as Arctic root or Golden root and more recently as Crenulin. 

3. The key active constituents in Rhodiola are believed to be rosavin, rosarin, rosin and salidroside.

4. Rhodiola has been used for hundreds of years to treat cold and flu like symptoms, promote longevity and increase the body's resistance to physical and mental stresses.