Rhodiola is a flowering herb that grows in cold, high altitude areas of Europe and Asia. Its roots are considered "adaptive", that is, their consumption is considered to help the body adapt to stress. Rhodiola is also known as arctic root or golden root and its scientific name is Rhodiola rosea. Its root contains more than 140 active ingredients, the two most powerful being rosavin and salidroside. The ashwagandha plant, one of the most powerful healing herbs in Ayurveda, has been used since ancient times in a variety of circumstances. It is known for its healing and revitalizing benefits.