What is Cistanche deserticola

Maybe you have never even heard of this name, Cistanche deserticola. Cistanche deserticola is a protected plant because it is an endangered plant. It does not require much water, so it can grow in some desert areas. Cistanche has extremely high medicinal value and is also a precious Chinese herbal medicine in China. Its main function is to nourish the kidney and strengthen yang. It has been mined and used since ancient times.

In addition to having some medicinal value, Cistanche deserticola, as a plant left over from the Mediterranean, plays a certain role in scientific research, which cannot be ignored. There are not many wild Cistanches left, and most of them are now cultivated artificially.

Basic Information

Chinese name: Cistanche deserticola also known as desert ginseng

Chinese family name: Orobanchaceae

Protection level: 3

[Alias] Dayun, Cunyun, Cistanche, Dijing, Chagan Gaoya (Mongolian).

[Growth Habits] Cistanche deserticola is a parasitic plant that lives on the roots of the desert trees Haloxylon ammodendron and Tamarix chinensis. It has low requirements for soil and water and is a promising industry. Distributed in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu and Xinjiang, it is known as the "Desert Ginseng" and has extremely high medicinal value. Cistanche is the fleshy stem of the Orobanchaceae plant Cistanche or Cistanche deserticola, Cistanche deserticola, etc. It has the effects of nourishing the kidney, replenishing essence, moistening dryness and lubricating the intestines. It is mainly used to treat male impotence, female infertility, leucorrhea, metrorrhagia, cold pain in the waist and knees, and constipation due to blood deficiency.

[Origin and Output] The production is relatively high in the northwest of Xilinguole League, the north of Ulanqab League, the west of Ikh Ju League, Bayannur League, Alxa League, and Hexi region of Gansu.

[Growth Habits] Cistanche deserticola is a parasitic plant that lives on the roots of the desert trees Haloxylon ammodendron and Tamarix chinensis. It has low requirements for soil and water and is a promising industry. Distributed in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu and Xinjiang, it is known as the "desert ginseng" and has extremely high medicinal value. Cistanche deserticola is the fleshy stem of the Orobanchaceae plant Cistanche deserticola or Cistanche deserticola [1], Cistanche deserticola, etc. It has the effects of nourishing the kidney, replenishing essence, moistening dryness and lubricating the intestines. It is mainly used to treat male impotence, female infertility, leucorrhea, metrorrhagia, cold pain in the waist and knees, and constipation due to blood deficiency.

[Medicinal part] The fleshy stem is used as medicine.

[Collection and processing] Dig up in spring, remove the inflorescence, wash off the soil, dry in the sun, and slice for later use.

[Nature, flavor and function] The traditional Chinese medicine tastes sweet and salty and is warm in nature. Nourishes the kidneys, strengthens yang, improves essence, and moistens the intestines.

Functions and indications: Nourishes kidney yang, benefits essence and blood, moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements. Used for impotence, infertility, soreness of waist and knees, weakness of muscles and bones, dry intestines and constipation.

Mongolian medicine tastes sweet and salty and is warm in nature. It can calm "Xie Ri", help digestion and improve essence.

[Main Indications] Traditional Chinese medicine is used to treat internal injuries due to deficiency and fatigue, cold pain in the waist and knees, impotence, spermatorrhea, infertility, and constipation due to physical weakness.

Mongolian medicine is used to treat heartburn, stomach bloating, "Xie Ri" headache, impotence, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, leucorrhea, and pain in the waist and legs.

[Dosage and Administration] 6-15 grams of Chinese medicine, decocted in water or made into pills or powder.

The above introduces some knowledge about Cistanche in detail. I hope you can remember it in your mind after reading it. Because this Chinese herbal medicine is relatively precious, most people may not be able to use it, but knowing more about a Chinese herbal medicine can be helpful to you and broaden your understanding of this herbal medicine.