ABSTRACT
278Both traditional medicine and the recent research findings indicate toward the adaptogenic potential of Rhodiola for extreme high-altitude environment. Considering the increase in mountain warfare in recent years, Rhodiola surely has a potential to be used as a prophylactic to combat stress as well as an adaptogen for extreme environmental conditions. A concerted effort for the conservation, propagation, sustainable utilization, and large-scale adoption of Rhodiola-based nutraceuticals by the combatants is, however, required to optimally utilize this Sanjeevani of the trans-Himalayas in combat operations.
