What are the effects and functions of Cistanche deserticola?

Cistanche deserticola is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family. The whole herb of Cistanche deserticola is usually harvested in summer and dried, and can be used to treat some diseases. The taste of Cistanche deserticola is sweet and slightly bitter, and it is neutral in nature. It also has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, relieving pain and detoxifying, as well as digesting food and eliminating accumulation. What are the specific effects and functions of Cistanche deserticola? Next, let’s take a closer look at the effects and functions of Cistanche deserticola.

The efficacy and function of Cistanche deserticola

Sweet and sour; neutral in nature. It enters the heart, liver, spleen and kidney meridians. Dispel wind and dampness; help digestion and eliminate stagnation; detoxify and reduce swelling; promote blood circulation and relieve pain. It is mainly used to treat rheumatic arthralgia, abdominal distension due to food accumulation, malnutrition in children, diarrhea, dysentery, heatstroke, jaundice, hepatitis, hepatosplenomegaly, cough, scrofula, intestinal carbuncle, unknown swelling and pus, wet and swollen feet, burns, eczema, dermatitis, traumatic injuries, and snake, dragon, and scorpion stings.

Basic Introduction

It is the whole herb and root of the perennial herbaceous vine Croton tiglium of the Rubiaceae family. Trampling herbs, woody base. The leaves are opposite, nearly membranous, ovate, elliptical, rectangular to lanceolate. Inflorescences axillary and terminal, expanding. The inflorescence is branched into scorpion-shaped cymes; the flowers are white-purple. The berries are spherical. Straw yellow. "Compendium of Materia Medica" says: "If you rub its leaves and smell them, there is a foul odor. No one knows what its real name is. People call it stinking vine because of its stench." The names of chicken shit vine and other "stinky" and "shit" vines all refer to their stench. Except for keeping seeds in September and October after planting, the above-ground parts of the cockscomb vine can be cut every year and dried in the sun or in the cool air. Or dig up the roots in autumn, wash, slice and dry them for medicinal use. It has the effects of dispelling wind and dampness, digesting food and eliminating accumulation, detoxifying and reducing swelling, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain.

Through the above detailed introduction to the effects and functions of Cistanche deserticola. I believe that everyone has a deeper understanding of some common effects of Cistanche deserticola. In addition, for people who usually have problems with indigestion, you may want to use Cistanche deserticola for treatment. In addition, Cistanche deserticola also has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect in promoting blood circulation and relieving pain. At the same time, people with heavy dampness can also take an appropriate amount of Cistanche deserticola.