What are the effects of Cistanche deserticola

Cistanche is a plant that grows in the desert. It is also known as "desert ginseng" and has very high medicinal value. Cistanche has the effects of strengthening yang, nourishing the kidney, and replenishing essence and blood. It can be used after washing, slicing and drying it. Cistanche deserticola is specifically used to treat kidney deficiency, exerting its aphrodisiac and warming effects. It is a highly used drug in traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions for tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang. Cistanche grows in the desert. It is warm in nature, and can nourish yang without being dry, and yin without being greasy. It is the best medicine for nourishing the kidneys. Most modern people have irregular lifestyles, and more and more people suffer from kidney deficiency. Using Cistanche deserticola for treatment is a good choice.

(1) Warming up the yang and tonifying the kidney, improving male sexual function

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Cistanche deserticola is sweet and warm in nature. It nourishes the kidney and replenishes essence, replenishes yang without damaging yin, and can be used as both a warming tonic and a food. Cistanche deserticola is rich in amino acids, minerals and trace elements, and has great tonic effects on male corpus cavernosum and testicles.

(2) Anti-fatigue and enhance immunity

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) Moisturizing the intestines, promoting bowel movements, detoxifying and beautifying

Cistanche can significantly increase the speed of small intestine propulsion 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. It has the real effect of moisturizing the intestine, promoting detoxification and beautifying the skin.

(4) Warming the uterus and regulating women’s menstruation

Cistanche has a significant regulating effect on scanty menstruation, irregular menstruation, and infertility caused by cold uterus in women. Many women have cold hands and feet in winter and are afraid of cold, which are manifestations of cold uterus.

Cistanche is suitable for patients with constipation, male spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, impotence and female menstrual disorders, abnormal leucorrhea, infertility, etc. Patients with hypertension can also use Cistanche frequently to lower blood pressure. However, people with weak stomachs should not eat Cistanche, as it will aggravate diarrhea. Cistanche can be made into porridge, soup, etc.