What is the medicinal value of Cistanche deserticola

How much do you know about Cistanche deserticola? In fact, many people know that this herb generally grows in areas such as the northern desert, and eating Cistanche deserticola has certain effects. So what is the medicinal value of Cistanche deserticola? Cistanche deserticola can regulate the body very well. It is because of its high medicinal value that it is recognized by many people. So what are the medicinal values ​​of Cistanche deserticola?

The efficacy and function of Cistanche deserticola

1. Cistanche deserticola is rich in bioalkali, crystalline neutral substances, amino acids, trace elements, vitamins and other ingredients. It can replenish kidney yang, benefit essence and blood, inhibit the occurrence of "yang deficiency" symptoms and prevent weight loss. It can effectively prevent and treat male kidney deficiency, impotence, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation and female menstrual disorders, amenorrhea and infertility.

2. Cistanche can significantly increase the propulsion speed of the small intestine and shorten the defecation time. At the same time, it also has a significant inhibitory effect on the water absorption of the large intestine, thereby promoting the moistening and excretion of feces, and has a real intestinal moisturizing and laxative effect.

3. Cistanche can also enhance immune function. Cistanche polysaccharide has a significant effect on the formation and activity of human lymphocytes. It can increase the proliferation response of lymphocytes, thereby enhancing the body's immune function.

4. Cistanche can also regulate the circulatory system and has the following effects: protecting ischemic myocardium; lowering blood lipids, resisting atherosclerosis and thrombosis; reducing peripheral vascular resistance, dilating peripheral blood vessels, and lowering blood pressure; protecting the liver and resisting fatty liver.

5. The phenylbutyric acid contained in Cistanche deserticola is an ingredient not found in other medicines. It is the most effective ingredient in delaying aging. Cistanche deserticola has a significant effect in delaying the aging of the human pituitary gland, gonads, thymus and other parts.

Medicinal value of Cistanche deserticola

Nourishes kidney yang; benefits essence and blood; moisturizes the intestines. It is used to treat kidney yang deficiency, impotence due to insufficient essence and blood, spermatorrhea, leukorrhea, frequent urination, weak legs, tinnitus, blurred vision, delayed menstruation, infertility due to uterine cold, and constipation due to dry intestines.

1. To treat male impotence caused by five kinds of fatigue and seven kinds of injuries for ten years, itching and dampness, dribbling urination, and red or yellow urine: 4 grams each of Cistanche deserticola, Cuscuta australis, Cnidium monnieri, Schisandra chinensis, Polygala tenuifolia, Dipsacus asper, and Eucommia ulmoides. Pound and sieve the above seven ingredients, mix with honey and make into pills the size of walnuts. Take five pills at dawn, twice a day. (Cistanche pills from "Yi Xin Fang")

2. To replenish essence and treat dark complexion due to fatigue: 4 liang of Cistanche deserticola (boiled until soft, cut into thin slices and finely ground), fine mutton, divided into four portions, add five spices, cook into porridge with rice, and take on an empty stomach. ("Medicine Properties")

3. Strengthen the muscles and marrow: Cistanche deserticola and cicada fish. Grind it into powder and take it as pills with Huangjing wine. (Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica)

4. Treat deficiency, warm the lower abdomen, benefit the essence and marrow, and benefit the waist and knees: Cistanche deserticola (soak in wine overnight, scrape off the wrinkled skin, and roast dry), Cnidium monnieri, Polygala tenuifolia (remove the core), Schisandra chinensis, Saposhnikovia divaricata (remove the reed head), Aconite root (cracked, peeled and removed the navel), Cuscuta australis (soaked in wine for three days, dried, and pounded into powder), Morinda officinalis, Eucommia ulmoides (remove the rough skin, roast until slightly yellow, and file), one or two liang each. Grind the above ingredients into powder, mix with refined honey and make into pills as big as sycamore seeds. Take 20 pills on an empty stomach every day with warm wine or salt soup, and gradually increase the amount to 40 pills. (Cistanche pills from Shenghuifang)

5. To treat leucorrhea due to kidney deficiency: take equal parts of Cistanche deserticola, deer antler, yam and white Poria. Grind into powder and make into rice paste balls the size of walnuts. Take 30 pills each time with Zao Tang. (The Record of the Holy Spirit)

6. To treat blood deficiency, dry stool and chest tightness in the elderly: soak 3 liang of large Cistanche deserticola in white wine, wash off the scales, slice it, add three bowls of white soup, boil one bowl, and drink it all at once. (Medical Notes)

7. Overwork, loss of essence and dark complexion. Use 4 liang of Cistanche deserticola, boil it in water until it is soft, cut it into thin slices and grind it into fine powder, then stew it with mutton.

8. Excessive sweating and constipation (elderly or weak patients). Use 2 liang of Cistanche deserticola (soaked in wine and roasted) and 1 liang of agarwood powder, and grind them into powder. Add sesame seeds and sesame juice and make into balls as big as walnuts. Take seven or eight pills each time. Drink with boiled water.

9. Easily hungry (Note: People suffering from this disease often eat a lot but are very thin). Use equal parts of Cistanche deserticola, Cornus officinalis, and Schisandra chinensis, grind them into powder, add honey and make into pills as big as walnuts. Take 20 pills each time, washed down with salt and wine.

10. Tetanus (oral confinement, body rigidity). Slice the Cistanche deserticola, dry it in the sun, burn it into smoke and smoke the injured area, which will have a cumulative effect.

The above introduces the medicinal value of Cistanche in detail. In fact, it has a very good effect on the health of the body. It can treat kidney deficiency in male friends, especially prevent the occurrence of infertility. In fact, Cistanche itself has very good effects and functions. When eating Cistanche frequently, you need to match it with some food so that its medicinal properties can be fully exerted.