Progress toward the clinical application of Rhodiolae Crenulatae Radix et Rhizoma

Rhodiolae Crenulatae Radix et Rhizoma is a precious traditional Chinese medicine and has extensive pharmacological effects, such as anti-hypoxic, anti-fatigue, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, lowing blood sugar, heart and brain protection. It has been applied to the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, nervous diseases, respiratory diseases, endocrine diseases, fracture problems, emotional stress, and skin diseases. The present review summarized the literature about its clinical use, which would provide a reference for further utilization. Key words: Rhodiolae Crenulatae Radix et Rhizoma; Anti-fatigue drugs (TCD); Cardiovascular drugs (TCD); Antineoplastic drugs (TCD); Antidepressive Agents (TCD); Alzheimer disease; Parkinson disease; Review