Cistanche Deserticola Once Helped Genghis Khan Win The Battle Of Thirteen Wings
Feb 07, 2025
Friends who love traditional Chinese medicine for health preservation must have heard of Cistanche deserticola. It is an extremely precious Chinese medicinal herb, known as the "Desert Ginseng" and has been used as a medicine for a long time. It was first recorded in the "Shennong Materia Medica Classic" and was listed as a "top grade" medicine. Throughout history, it has been regarded as a treasure by various countries in the Western Regions as a tribute to the imperial court. That is to say, in ancient times, Cistanche deserticola was enjoyed by noble families and had extremely high nutritional value. Don't underestimate Cistanche deserticola, don't look down on its unattractive appearance, there are many articles on it. Let's share this great thing with everyone.

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Honored and favored by emperors throughout history
Legend has it that Cistanche deserticola is a divine artifact sent by the gods to Genghis Khan. In the battle with the usurper Zamuhe, the other party brutally killed the prisoners, infuriating the gods. Then the Heavenly God gave plant roots to Genghis Khan and his subordinates. After eating them, the soldiers emerged with divine power and rushed down the sand mountain, defeating the Zamuhe tribe in one fell swoop, looting property and women, laying the foundation for the unification of Mongolia.
Cistanche deserticola is not only a hero on the battlefield but also a secret recipe for tonifying the kidneys of emperors throughout history. If the legend exaggerates the efficacy of Cistanche deserticola, then long-term use will inevitably have outstanding health preservation effects.

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As the saying goes, "The Heavenly Immortal Mansion is the home of the God of the World." When it comes to the most healthful emperor in China, it is Emperor Qianlong. He reigned for sixty years, and after abdication, he served as the Emperor for three more years, enjoying the glory of 89 years. Qianlong can be regarded as the leader in the longevity of ancient Chinese emperors, known as the "ancient rare" emperor and the longest longevity among Chinese feudal emperors. The prescription for tonifying the kidney and strengthening the yang in his way of nourishing life is even more enjoyable to talk about.
Experts studying the Qing Palace medical case believe that the longevity of Emperor Qianlong is also closely related to the anti-aging medical prescriptions he used in his daily life. Changshou Xian Fang mostly belongs to the category of tonifying both the spleen and kidney, such as ginseng, astragalus, cistanche deserticola, achyranthes bidentata, and a large number of kidney tonifying drugs.

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Modern Chinese medicine products have mild tonifying properties and are not dry or greasy
Cistanche has been used as a medicine for a long time. It is sweet and warm, salty and moist, with the function of tonifying yang without dryness, warming and tonifying kidney yang and kidney deficiency; The characteristics of tonifying yin without being greasy, moistening the intestines and opening the abdomen to treat constipation. It is precisely because of its gentle tonifying properties that it is known as Cistanche (calm).
Cistanche deserticola, also known as "desert ginseng", grows year-round in the hinterland of deserts and has been used as a medicine for a long time. It was first recorded in the "Shennong Materia Medica Classic" and is listed as a "top grade" medicine. This product is nourishing but not severe and is the highest grade among more than 60 types of tonifying traditional Chinese medicine discovered in China. Cistanche deserticola has a mild tonifying effect, which is why it was known as "calm" in ancient times. Sweet and warm in nature, salty and moist in texture, nourishing yang without dryness, nourishing yin without being greasy. Cistanche deserticola can be said to be an excellent choice for health preservation.
To this day, Cistanche deserticola still frequently appears in the prescriptions of traditional Chinese medicine. Zhai Yuzhen, Director of the Preventive Medicine Department of Urumqi Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, pointed out that "Dayun contains 16 types of amino acids, which have the effects of tonifying the kidney and nourishing essence, nourishing dryness and tendons, nourishing essence and blood, lubricating the intestines, promoting the release of adrenal cortical hormones, and enhancing immune function. It is suitable for patients with erectile fistula and ejaculation, waist and knee soreness and weakness, intestinal dryness and constipation, irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, infertility, impotence, ejaculation, dripping urine, hoarseness, constipation, deficiency cold diarrhea.
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Tu Pengfei, a professor at the Department of Natural Pharmacology at Peking University School of Pharmacy, proposed in his work that the total glycosides of Cistanche deserticola have a strong protective effect on the immune function of radiation-damaged mice, and the extract of Cistanche deserticola, hairy stamen flower glycosides, can also enhance the body's immune function.

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Zhai Yuzhen introduced that Cistanche deserticola is a precious medicinal herb that can stimulate the pituitary gland, and adrenal cortex, or have a similar effect to adrenal cortex hormones, regulating the immune function of the body. The content of polysaccharides in its extracted species is high, and the immune-enhancing effect of polysaccharide components may play a major role in the strength and tonifying effect of Cistanche deserticola. The protective effect on the liver and kidneys is also significant.






