What are the contraindications of Cistanche deserticola?

I believe that many young people today know about Chinese medicine, but they do not know the effects and contraindications of Chinese medicine. In fact, there are many incompatibilities between Chinese herbal medicines and some foods in daily life. For example, Cistanche deserticola, also known as Dayun, is mainly produced in Alxa League of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Traditional Chinese medicine calls it goblin or golden bamboo shoot. It is an extremely precious Chinese medicinal material and is known as the "desert ginseng". So what are the taboos of Cistanche? Let me tell you about it below.

1. Lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements.

Cistanche can significantly increase the speed of small intestine propulsion and shorten the defecation 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.

2. 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.

3. Regulate the circulatory system.

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.

4. Treat amenorrhea due to kidney deficiency.

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.

5. Anti-aging.

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.

6. Improve sexual desire.

The chemical components such as eugenol glycoside and salidroside contained in Cistanche deserticola can effectively promote the function of the sexual central nervous system, enhance the secretion of sex hormones and the release of related neurotransmitters, thereby increasing sexual desire.

Contraindications of using Cistanche deserticola

1. Those with excessive Yang fire, weak stomach, loose stools, or hard stools due to excess heat should not take this medicine.

2. Depei Materia Medica: Avoid copper and iron. It is forbidden to use in cases of constipation due to excessive fire, and bloating due to weak heart.

3. "Bencao Jingshu": It is forbidden to use for diarrhea. It is contraindicated for those with heat in the kidney, strong yang that is easily aroused but weak semen.

4. "Bencao Mengquan": "Avoid contact with iron tools."

5. "Pharmaceutical Chemistry": "It is not recommended for people with strong fire in the body and weak stomach and intestines."

I believe that through the above, everyone can clearly understand the medicinal properties and contraindications of Cistanche. In addition, I would like to remind everyone that Cistanche is most suitable for men with declining sexual function; women with irregular menstruation, infertility, cold limbs, and pain in the waist and knees; elderly people with weak constitutions, such as patients with hypertension and constipation. It also has significant effects on patients with uterine fibroids. I hope what I said can help you, and I wish you good health.