What are the medicinal values ​​of Cistanche deserticola

Cistanche deserticola is warm in nature. It nourishes the kidneys without damaging the kidneys, and moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements without harming the body. It is a safe and effective Chinese medicine, so the name "calm" is used to express its mild medicinal properties. Its meridians are oily like meat, so it is named Cistanche deserticola. Cistanche can nourish the kidney and strengthen the yang. Regular consumption will not cause getting a sore throat. It is not as hot as some tonic medicines that are hot in nature, and it has no toxic side effects. The health benefits of Cistanche are very obvious. It can repair and protect nerve cells, enhance memory, and is very effective in preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease and anti-aging.

The nature and flavor of Rhizoma Roucongrong are sweet, salty and warm. It enters the kidney and large intestine meridians. This product is oblate cylindrical, slightly curved, 3 to 15 cm long and 2 to 8 cm in diameter. The surface is brown or gray-brown, densely covered with fleshy scales arranged in a shingle-like manner, and the tips of the scales are usually broken. Heavy, hard, slightly flexible, not easy to break. The cross section is brown, with light brown dot-like vascular bundles arranged in wavy rings. It has a slight odor and tastes sweet and slightly bitter.

Functions and indications: Nourishes kidney yang, benefits essence and blood, moistens intestines and promotes bowel movements. Used for impotence, infertility, soreness of waist and knees, weakness of muscles and bones, dry intestines and constipation.

Application 1. Used for impotence due to kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, cold pain in waist and knees, and weak muscles and bones. For treating kidney deficiency, impotence, spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, etc., it is combined with Rehmannia root, Cuscuta seed, Cornus officinalis, etc.; for treating cold pain in waist and knees, weak muscles and bones, it is combined with Dipsacus asper, Psoralea corylifolia, etc.

2. Used for dry intestines and constipation. Used together with hemp seed, cypress seed and other medicines.

Cistanche also has the effects of anti-oxidation, lowering blood pressure and increasing appetite, making it very suitable for regular use by middle-aged and elderly people. Most people nowadays have bad living habits, and there are many people with kidney deficiency. Using Cistanche to nourish the kidney is very effective, and eating it frequently will not harm your health. You can cook Cistanche with lean meat and rice into porridge, or cook it into soup, which is also very effective.