Is eating Cistanche good?

Do you know what Cistanche is? Do you know any relevant knowledge about it? In fact, many people will buy Cistanche because it has rich nutritional value. So is it good to eat Cistanche? What are the benefits to the body? Regarding some benefits of Cistanche to the human body, I will introduce it to you below. It is indeed very important to pay attention to some ways to eat Cistanche.

Cistanche deserticola Ma (scientific name: Cistanche deserticola Ma), also known as Xinjiang Yun, Cun Yun, Cistanche, and Chagan Gaoya (Mongolian), is an endangered species. Tall herbs, 40-160 cm tall, mostly underground. The flowering period is from May to June, and the fruiting period is from June to August. It is mainly produced in Xinjiang and Alxa League of Inner Mongolia, and is also distributed in Gansu and Ningxia. Cistanche deserticola is a parasitic plant that lives on the roots of the desert tree Haloxylon ammodendron, absorbing nutrients and water from its host. It is known as the "desert ginseng" and has extremely high medicinal value. It is a traditional precious Chinese medicinal material. In history, Cistanche deserticola has been regarded as a precious tribute to the imperial court by the Western Regions. It is also one of the most frequently used tonic medicines in kidney-tonifying and yang-strengthening prescriptions throughout the ages.

Every April, Cistanche and Cynomorium songaricum enter their peak growth period, which is also the peak period for illegal digging and mining by lawbreakers. Driven by economic interests, some lawbreakers even do not hesitate to obstruct law enforcement and come into direct conflict with law enforcement officers.

Main Value

Edible value

Cistanche deserticola porridge

30 grams of Cistanche deserticola, 5 grams of antler glue, 100 grams of mutton, and 150 grams of polished rice. Boil Cistanche deserticola in water to extract the juice, cut the mutton into small pieces, and cook it into porridge with rice. When the mutton is almost cooked, add deer antler glue and cook until the porridge is done.

Cistanche and Sesame Seed Paste:

15 grams of Cistanche deserticola, 30 grams of hemp seed, and 6 grams of agarwood. Boil Cistanche and hemp seeds in water, then add agarwood, boil together to get a thick juice, add about an equal amount of refined honey, stir well, boil until a paste is obtained. Take 1-2 spoons each time.

Cistanche deserticola wine

Cistanche wine: Soak 200 grams of Cistanche in 3 kilograms of liquor for 7-15 days, and drink 10-30 ml daily.

Cistanche and wolfberry wine: 200g Cistanche, 100g Cynomorium songaricum, 30g Gastrodia elata, 50g wolfberry, put into 3kg white wine, soak for 7-15 days, drink 10-30ml daily.

Cistanche and Cuscuta wine: 30 grams of Cistanche and 20 grams of Cuscuta, soak in 500 grams of white wine and drink.

After drinking, you can continue to add white wine to soak.

Is Cistanche effective? In fact, the effect is very significant. For example, as mentioned above, it has rich edible value. It can also be used to make wine. Cistanche is a very common and precious medicinal material in the north. It is because of its good nutritional effect that it is known as desert ginseng by many people. Eating it is very good for your health.