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views It was sold, smuggled, and people sometimes were killed
and a wide variety of unique medicinal plants. A for the export of Rhodiola.
famous herb among them is Rhodiola rosea, also Rumours and legends about the Golden Root were told

knkown as the Golden Root or Crimson Brush. by word of mouth for many years. One of the legends
Many mysterious legends are assosiated with this tells us about an old shaman healer. The old
plant, and for a reason: Rhodiola rosea is a well-known hermit was completely consumed by his precious world of
medicinal herb. spells and potions, but never refused to help those in
In ancient times, when people did not know about need of healing.
plant's theurapetic properties, it was used as a colouring. Time passed by and shaman had to find an heir. It was
Subsequently a bronze root of Rhodiola became popular not an easy task, as not many people wanted to devote
in tinctures. When people learnt about the Golden Root's their lives to medicine. But there was one man, whom the
medicinal properties, they started collecting it eagerly, shaman was able to teach. Lastly, the shaman left a
although it was mostly common for the remote wonderful plant, which he first saw in a dream.

highland parts of the island.

Fact file: Rhodiola rosea (Rhodiola Interesting fact: in 2015

rosea L.) — herbaceous perennial plant, a Russian cosmetics company
belongs to Crassulaceae family. The stems Natura Siberica, which is

are thick and juicy. The leaves are famous for its eco-friendly

pointy, undivided, up to 3,5cm long and and organic manufacturing,
1,5cm wide. The inflorescence managed to open a farm for
contains light-yellow or light-green rare Sakhalin plants,
flowers, the seeds are small and brown. including Rhodiola rosea, to
Usually blooms in June-August, bears fruit be grown.
in September-October. Specialists state that
Depending on the habitat Rhodiola can harsh weather conditions of
reach 100cm in height. However, in Sakhalin island not only help

the Sakhalin Region the plant only grows growth of the plant, but also

to be 20-30cm tall. It can be found enhance its production of
on all rocky hills and seacliffs, along the biologically active
streams of the Central and Southern part substances.
of Sakhalin, as well as Kuril Islands
(except Paramushir and Shumshu Islands).

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