Other Names : Rhaponticum carthamoides, Rhaponticum<br>Maral root is an herbaceous perennial plant from the family Asteraceae that inhabits the sub-alpine zone (4,500–6,000 ft (1,400–1,800 m) above sea level) as well as alpine meadows. It can be found growing wild in Southern Siberia, Kazakhstan, the Altay region, and Western Sayani. Maral root is widely cultivated throughout Russia and Eastern Europe. This plant derives its traditional name Maral root (Maralu) from the maral deer who fed on it.
==Special Precautions of Maral Root==
Due to a lack of research, the safety of long-term use of dietary supplements containing maral root is unknown. If you're considering the use of maral root in treatment of a chronic condition, make sure to consult your physician before you start taking the supplements.