What is desert cistanche?

Cistanche Pills also name cistanche, it is a precious traditional Chinese medicine, widely used in the production of medicines and health supplements. It has various effects and wide applications, not only being used in traditional Chinese medicine, but also being recognized and used by an increasing number of people. This article will provide you with a detailed introduction to the efficacy, uses and functions of cistanche.

The function of Cistanche Pills

It have full of nutrition ingredients, and it has many functions, include:

Health care and fitness: Cistanche has the functions of tonifying the liver and kidneys and strengthening the body. It contains amino acids, proteins, polysaccharides, vitamins, and minerals that are rich in nutrients, which can advance metabolism, improve immunity, and enhance the body's adaptability to the external environment, it is a good health care product.

Delaying aging: Various active substances in cistanche can eliminate free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, prevent cell aging. Use the cistanche every day can delay skin aging and maintain a youthful appearance.

Tonifying the kidneys and strengthening libido: zcistanche is one of the commonly used traditional Chinese medicine supplements. It has certain therapeutic effectson problems such as insuficient kidney yang and low sexual function. It can stimulate the secretion of male hormones, enhance sexual desire, improve erectile function, and has good auxiliary treatment effect on prostate diseases.

Anti-fatigue: In mordern life, the pace if fast and the work pressure is high, which makes people prone to fatigue and lack of energy. The polysaccharide substances in cistanche have the effect of anti-fatigue. They can enhance the body’s ability to withstand pressure, and increase physical strength and endurance.

Modern Applications

1. Desert cistanche always used as the medicine ingredients. It has sex hormone-like effects and can enhance immunity, delay aging, combat Alzheimer's disease, and alleviate fatigue. It is often used in kidney-tonifying medicines, such as Changchun Medicinal Wine, Zhuangyao Bushen Pills, Shenrong Pills, Jianshen Qiangjing Wine, and Sanbao Capsules.These kinds of medicine can help human keep active.

2. Desert cistanche regulates gastrointestinal function and is used in digestive system medications, such as Xiaoer Bitong Oral Liquid, Wenweishu Granules, Bianbitong, Cistanche laxative oral liquid, and Shengmai Zengyetong Capsules. It is a good ingredient for the intestines and stomach.​​​​​​​

It is very important to note that Chinese patent medicines should be used judiciously and not arbitrarily. If you need medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist to ensure safe and effective use.By this way, you will keep healthy take the medicine.

Suitable Groups

Desert cistanche is suitable for those with kidney yang deficiency, deficiency of essence and blood, and constipation caused by dry intestines.

Kidney Yang Deficiency and Essence and Blood Deficiency:

Desert cistanche can tonify kidney yang and improve essence and blood. It can be used to treat impotence, infertility, soreness of the lower back and knees, and weakness in the muscles and bones caused by kidney yang deficiency and essence and blood deficiency.

Dry Intestine Constipation:

Desert cistanche can tonify essence and blood, moisten and lubricate the intestines. It can be used to treat dry intestinal constipation caused by kidney yang deficiency and essence and blood deficiency in the elderly. This manifests as dry, granular stools and difficulty defecating. It helped elderly relieve constipation.

Note: This product is often used as one of the other medications to treat the above-mentioned conditions. The specific formulation should be formulated by the doctor based on the patient's condition, constitution, and concomitant medications. It varies from person to person, so please do not use it blindly. Please follow the doctor's instructions for usage and dosage

Contraindications:

It should not be used by those with yin deficiency, excessive fire, loose stools, or constipation due to heat accumulation.

Reason:

Desert cistanche is warm in nature and can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. It is not recommended for those with yin deficiency, excessive fire, loose stools, or heat-induced constipation, as it may worsen existing symptoms.

Instructions

This herb is often used in combination with other Chinese herbs in traditional Chinese medicine formulas. Generally, it is decocted and taken orally. Please note that the specific decoction method, such as the amount of water added, the decoction time, and the number of decoctions, must be followed according to your doctor's instructions to ensure the proper efficacy of the medicinal solution.

Dosage

The commonly used clinical dose is 6-10g. However, due to individual patient conditions and constitutions, the specific dosage may vary. Please strictly follow the prescribed dosage.

Contraindications for combined use of this herb are not yet clear. To ensure safe and effective use, please consult your doctor or pharmacist if you need to take other medications while using this herb.

Note: This product is employed generally as one of the other medicines for treating the above-mentioned diseases. The specific formula must be prepared by the doctor based on the patient's condition, constitution, and medicines consumed together. It varies from person to person, so please do not use it randomly. Please seek the advice of the doctor about its use and dose.

Contraindications

It should not be applied on patients with yin deficiency, excessive fire, loose stools, or heat-induced constipation.

Reason:

Cistanche Pills is warm in nature and has the ability to lubricate intestines and stimulate bowel movement. It should not be applied on patients with yin deficiency, excessive fire, loose stools, or heat-induced constipation because it may worsen existing symptoms.

Instructions

The herb is typically blended with other Chinese herbs in the formula employed in traditional Chinese medicine. It is typically decocted and taken orally. Please note that the process of decoction, e.g., the amount of water to be added, the period of decoction, and the number of decoctions, should be followed as instructed by your doctor for acquiring desired efficacy of the medicinal solution.

Dosage

The clinical dose most frequently used is 6-10g. Depending upon the patients' constitution and conditions, the dosage may vary. Adhere to the dosage recommended.

There are no established contraindications for combined use of the herb. For safe and effective use, if you need to take other medications with this herb, consult your physician or pharmacist.