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Rhodiola crenulata, a species closely related to Rhodiola rosea, has been used traditionally in Tibetan and Chinese medicine as an adaptogen, which is believed to help the body resist physical, chemical, and biological stressors. Modern scientific research provides some support for its use in modulating the stress response, which is closely linked to the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS). Several studies have shown that Rhodiola species, including R. crenulata, contain active compounds such as salidroside and rosavin, which may reduce stress-induced fatigue, improve cognitive function, and normalize stress hormone (cortisol) levels. These effects are thought to occur through influencing the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and modulating neurotransmitter activity, both of which are integral to SNS function.

While most clinical research has focused on Rhodiola rosea, some studies specific to R. crenulata also suggest anti-fatigue and adaptogenic effects in humans and animals under stress. However, large-scale, high-quality clinical trials are limited, and much of the evidence is extrapolated from related Rhodiola species. Overall, there is a moderate level of scientific validation for the use of R. crenulata in supporting the SNS, primarily through its general adaptogenic effects, but more direct research is needed to fully substantiate its efficacy and clarify its mechanisms of action.

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