Dietary Health Preservation With Cistanche Deserticola After The Summer Solstice

Cistanche deserticola, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has a long clinical application history and is widely used to treat various diseases. Here is an overview of some cases of Cistanche deserticola treatment:

Main Chemical Constituents of Cistanche deserticola

1. Tonifying Kidney Yang: Cistanche deserticola is commonly used in clinical practice to treat male sexual dysfunction such as impotence and premature ejaculation caused by kidney yang deficiency. For example, Professor Tu Pengfei from the School of Pharmacy at Peking University has elucidated the pharmacological substances and mechanisms of Cistanche deserticola in tonifying kidney yang, moistening intestines, and promoting bowel movements through systematic research.

2. Treatment of female infertility: Cistanche deserticola is also used to treat female infertility caused by insufficient kidney yang. It can warm and tonify kidney yang, benefits essence, and blood, and has a certain therapeutic effect on infertility caused by palace cold.

Effects of Cistanche-Immprove  kidney function

3. Runchang laxative: Cistanche deserticola contains dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and help improve constipation symptoms. It is suitable for treating lower back and knee cold pain, muscle and bone weakness, intestinal dryness, and constipation caused by kidney deficiency.

4. Anti-aging and immune enhancement: Modern pharmacological research has shown that Cistanche deserticola has anti-aging, antioxidant, anti-hypoxia, anti-fatigue, and immune enhancement effects.

5. Treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease: Research has found that phenylethanoid glycosides of Cistanche deserticola have the effect of anti- Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, creating new clinical value for Cistanche deserticola.

6. Treatment of intestinal dryness and constipation: Cistanche deserticola has been used in history to treat intestinal dryness and constipation. For example, the Da Wu Rou Wan in "Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang" uses Cistanche deserticola as one of the main ingredients.

7. Treatment of thirst-quenching (diabetes): Cistanche is also used to treat what was called thirst quenching in ancient times, namely modern diabetes, such as Cistanche Pill in the General Record of Saint Ji, which is used to nourish the liver and kidney, astringent and stop bleeding, mainly for thirst quenching and excessive urination.

8. Treatment of deficiency, fatigue, and emaciation: In the "Tai Ping Sheng Hui Fang", Cistanche deserticola treats symptoms such as deficiency, fatigue, emaciation, impotence, and forgetfulness. By combining it with other medicinal herbs, Cistanche deserticola pills are made to enhance the nourishing effect.

Effects of Cistanche

9. Treatment of muscle and bone weakness: Cistanche deserticola is also used to treat symptoms such as muscle and bone weakness, limb weakness, and difficulty walking caused by liver and kidney deficiency. For example, the Jin Gang Wan in the "Su Wen Bing Ji Yi Bao Ming Ji" is mainly composed of Cistanche deserticola.

10. Treatment of oligozoospermia: Modern research has also shown that Cistanche deserticola can treat oligozoospermia by tonifying the liver and kidneys and increasing sperm count.

Cistanche deserticola has a wide range of clinical applications. It can not only be used with other drugs but also be eaten by soaking in wine, boiling soup, cooking Congee, etc. However, it should be noted that the use of Cistanche deserticola should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness. Especially for patients with yin deficiency, excessive fire, or spleen and stomach weakness, the use of Cistanche deserticola should be cautious or avoided.

effects of cistanche-improve kidney function 

After the summer solstice, using Cistanche deserticola for nourishment is a good choice.

Here are some nourishing methods of cistanche: cistanche Congee: you can take cistanche and cook Congee with mutton and japonica rice, which is suitable for kidney deficiency, impotence, ejaculation, lack of blood essence, and other symptoms.

Cistanche wine:

Soak Cistanche deserticola in Baijiu and drink it after 7-15 days, 10-30 ml per day, which can play the tonic role of Cistanche deserticola.

Cistanche and mutton Congee:

Boil Cistanche deserticola with mutton and japonica rice into Congee, which is suitable for breakfast or supper, especially in winter.

Rice porridge with cistanche:

Boil Cistanche deserticola and rice into Congee, and add some white sugar, suitable for dinner.

Cistanche Tang:

It can be stewed with lamb, halberd, and coix seed, or stewed with black chicken, pork elbow, etc., which has a good nourishing effect.

Cistanche deserticola slice

Cistanche deserticola tea:

Mix Cistanche deserticola with other medicinal herbs such as walnut meat and stir-fried Atractylodes macrocephala to brew tea and drink. It can be consumed on an empty stomach twice.

Fried Cabbage with Cistanche and Cistanche:

Cistanche powder can be stir-fried with ingredients such as shrimp, kidney flower, and chicken breast to enhance the nourishing effect of dishes.

Steamed Cabbage with Cistanche:

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Cistanche deserticola powder can steam eel, prawn, Roast squab, etc. as a nourishing steamed dish.

It should be noted that although Cistanche deserticola has good nourishing effects, there are also certain dietary precautions. For example, it is not suitable for those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, as well as for those with diarrhea. It is also unsuitable for those with solid heat in the gastrointestinal tract and constipation. When using Cistanche deserticola for nourishment, it is best to consume it in moderation according to personal physique and health status, and under the guidance of a doctor.