(-)-Rhododendrol, can be extracted from the leaves of Abies webbiana Lindl., having dendrite elongation inhibition activity in cell lines.
Rhododendrol is a natural phenolic compound th at has been reported to prevent high-f at diet-induced elevation in body weight and to increase lipolysis in white adipocytes in male mice. RK has shown potential to increase dermal IGF-I production through sensory neuron activation, promoting hair growth and increasing skin elasticity.