What are the properties of authentic Cistanche deserticola?

When it comes to Cistanche, friends who know something about pharmacology will first react that it is used to strengthen yang and nourish the kidneys. Cistanche does have this effect. In addition to strengthening yang and nourishing the kidneys, Cistanche also has many medicinal values. Because of its high medicinal value, it is extremely precious. Many people have been deceived when buying Cistanche. Today we will learn about the properties of genuine Cistanche.

The properties of genuine Cistanche deserticola:

The fleshy stem is oblong or slightly flattened at the bottom, slightly curved, 3-375px long, thicker at the bottom, 5-375px in diameter; gradually tapering upwards, 2-375px in diameter. The surface is gray-brown or tan, densely covered with fleshy scales arranged in a shingle-like pattern. The scales are diamond or triangular, about 5px thick and 0.5-37.5px wide. It can be seen that the leaf marks left after the scales fall off are crescent-shaped. It is hard and not easy to break. The cross section is brown, with light brown dot-like vascular bundles and deep wavy or serrated rings. The woody part accounts for about 4/5 and is sometimes hollow. Small crystalline bright spots can be seen on the surface and cross section under bright light. Traditionally, it is believed that the best ones are those with fat, dark brown, oily and soft texture.

Suitable people:

It is suitable for people with constipation due to physical weakness, postpartum constipation, constipation after illness and constipation in the elderly; it is suitable for people with male spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, impotence, sperm deficiency and infertility; it is suitable for women with leucorrhea, infertility, cold limbs, irregular menstruation, low back and knee pain and other symptoms; it is also suitable for patients with hypertension.

Through the article, we can learn about the properties of authentic Cistanche deserticola. We can use the knowledge we have learned to avoid being cheated when purchasing. The article also introduces people who are suitable for taking Cistanche deserticola as a tonic. If your physical condition shows corresponding symptoms, you may buy it as a tonic. However, if you often have diarrhea symptoms, it should not be consumed.