Siberian Rhodiola Rosea, commonly called "Golden Root" or "Arctic Root", comes from the polar arctic region of eastern Siberia at high elevations. Siberian Rhodiola rosea provides adaptogenic characteristics. An adaptogen offers varied physiological support to numerous systems in the body. Rhodiola rosea improves the nervous system and mental functions by increasing blood-supply to the muscles and brain, so it is natural alternative supplement for reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Also, it is cardio-protective, normalizing the heart rate immediately after intense exercise. Rhodiola rosea provides extraordinary therapeutic benefits: It has been cited for extending longevity, physical endurance as well as resistance to high altitude sickness. Rhodiola rosea has phenylpropanoids of rosavin (rosavin, rosarin, rosin) and salidroside.