Which kind of Cistanche deserticola is good?

We all know that there are many types of Cistanche deserticola. So which type of Cistanche deserticola should we choose to eat for good health? Many people have thought of many ways but don't know how to choose this Cistanche deserticola. Cistanche deserticola is a kind of tonic. Choosing to eat Cistanche deserticola can improve physical fitness, and eating Cistanche deserticola also has the effect of strengthening physical fitness. Eating Cistanche deserticola also has the effect of health care. So which type of Cistanche deserticola is good?

Cistanche deserticola of Inner Mongolia: It is flat and cylindrical, slightly curved, and is usually cut into segments of 8 to 20 cm, 2 to 4.5 cm wide. The surface is dark brown, the scales are dense and appear as long horizontal linear protrusions. It is heavy and glutinous, elastic and can be broken. The cross section is dark brown to tan, and some are black brown and oily.

Xinjiang Cistanche: cylindrical or slightly flat, 4 to 25 cm long and 2.5 to 4.5 cm in diameter. The surface is gray-brown or gray-brown, the scales are coarse and sparse, with obvious protrusions, and it feels hard when held in the hand. It is hard and not soft, not easy to break, the cross section is yellow-brown, some are almost wood-like, and occasionally hollow.

In addition, salt cistanche is mainly produced in Gansu, Inner Mongolia and Qinghai. There are fewer salt lakes in Xinjiang, so salt cistanche is rarely processed.

Alaxan Cistanche deserticola and Cistanche tubulosa

At present, there are generally two types of Cistanche traded on the market: one is the Alxa Cistanche from Inner Mongolia, and the other is the Xinjiang Cistanche tubulosa.

We know that only by comparison can we distinguish good from bad. As for which of the two types of Cistanches on the market has better effects and higher nutritional value, here is a detailed introduction: The earliest record in the Chinese Medicine Classic is: "Cistanches, the host Haloxylon ammodendron, is mainly produced in Inner Mongolia. It has high nutritional value and is extremely scarce. It is one of the ten immortal herbs in the Chinese Medicine Classic and has always been called "Desert Ginseng". "

In recent years, due to the large market demand, the relevant knowledge of Cistanche deserticola is in short supply. Xinjiang Cistanche tubulosa was developed as a substitute for Cistanche deserticola. It has a large output and a low price. Some people have introduced it into the market instead. But we must be clear that its nutritional content and medicinal value are far different from the real Cistanche deserticola. Don't be stingy with that little money and lose your health.

Which type of Cistanche is good? This depends on your own consumption method and the person you are eating. It is not because of whether the Cistanche is good or not, but it depends on how you choose. It is best to buy it in a regular specialty store, so that you can eat regular Cistanche that is good for your health. When eating Cistanche, you must also remember to eat it in moderation and not overdose.