What are the recipes for Cistanche deserticola?

When it comes to Cistanche deserticola, I guess not everyone knows much about it. In fact, Cistanche deserticola is a parasitic plant that lives on the roots of the desert tree Haloxylon ammodendron, absorbing nutrients and water from the Haloxylon ammodendron 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. So what are the recipes for Cistanche deserticola? Let me find out.

1. Tea drinking method:

1. Drinking method 1: Wash the Cistanche deserticola, steam it until soft, cut it into thin slices, and drink it instead of tea, several times a day. The daily dosage is 6 to 9 grams. Used for constipation.

2. Drinking method 2: 5g of Cistanche deserticola, 5g of Angelica sinensis, and 5g of Citrus aurantium. Cut the above medicines into small pieces, put them into a teacup, pour in freshly boiled water, cover the cup tightly, and soak for about 20 minutes. You can drink it instead of tea. You can add boiling water and soak it several times until it has no taste. Take one dose every night before going to bed. It is used for habitual constipation in the elderly with weak kidney qi and blood not moistening the intestines. The symptoms are constipation, which cannot be relieved for several days and cannot be cured for a long time. In severe cases, it is like sheep dung and the complexion is dull.

3. Drinking method three: 10g each of walnut meat, Cistanche deserticola, and stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala, and 5g of Sichuan rhubarb. Break all the ingredients into small pieces, put them into a thermos, add about 1500 ml of boiling water, cover the bottle tightly and soak for 3 hours before drinking. When pouring tea, wrap the mouth of the bottle tightly with gauze to prevent the residue from spilling out. Drink 500 ml daily, divided into two portions on an empty stomach. Take each dose for 3 days, until constipation disappears. Efficacy: Warming and nourishing the spleen and kidneys, moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements.

2. Decoction method:

1. 15 grams of Cistanche deserticola, 12 grams of hemp seed, 9 grams of stir-fried Citrus aurantium, 3 grams of Cimicifuga heracleifolia, 15 grams of Trichosanthes seed, 6 grams of Prunus mume seed, and 12 grams of Achyranthes bidentata. Decoction the above seven ingredients together, take the warm soup after 50 minutes, one dose per day, decoct twice and take twice. Function: Regulate Qi, relax the intestines, remove turbidity, nourish the kidneys and reduce fire, nourish Yin, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.

2. 120 grams of Cistanche deserticola. Add 3 bowls of water, boil until one bowl remains, and drink it all at once. Function: Deficiency of essence and blood, dry intestine and constipation, especially suitable for weak people and the elderly.

3. Preparation of ointment:

Ingredients: 500 grams of Cistanche deserticola, 500 grams of Cynomorium songaricum, and 250 grams of honey.

Preparation: Wash the slices of the two herbs, boil them in a casserole until they become a thick juice, remove the residue, add honey and boil them into a paste, and then store them in pottery.

Take before meals, twice a day, about 4 tablespoons each time, with warm water.

Function: Warms and nourishes kidney yang, treats kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, impotence, and soreness of waist and knees.

The above is the introduction to the Cistanche recipe, I think everyone knows it. Although Cistanche has good medicinal effects, it is not suitable for everyone. People with yin deficiency and excessive fire should not eat Cistanche. Friends under the age of 18 are advised not to eat Cistanche. In addition, women should not eat Cistanche during menstruation. Everyone must pay attention.