Eating Cistanche Deserticola in Autumn Is A Nourishing And Beneficial Product With Many Benefits

1, The wonderful encounter between autumn and Cistanche deserticola

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Autumn is one of the four seasons with unique characteristics. From a climate perspective, autumn means that rainfall, humidity, and other factors tend to decrease or decrease. The temperature gradually decreases, the climate becomes dry, plants gradually wither, the difference between day and night becomes smaller, strong winds increase, and geese fly south. During this season, people need to pay attention to protecting liver function, avoid overeating, spicy and cold foods, greasy and fried foods, and excessively dry foods. They should also avoid eating aquatic plants.
And Cistanche plays an important role in autumn tonics. Cistanche deserticola is known as the "desert ginseng", and its best effect was first recorded in the "Shennong Bencao Jing". It has a sweet and salty taste, a warm nature, and has functions such as nourishing kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, and resisting fatigue. It ranks first in the appearance rate of traditional Chinese medicine's power enhancing prescriptions throughout history. Xinjiang Cistanche contains more than 10 vitamins, 15 amino acids, over 20 trace elements, over 20 alkaloids, various minerals, various crystalline alkaline substances, as well as the particularly precious Cistanche glycosides, which are the most effective ingredients in delaying aging.
In the autumn season, which is suitable for supplementation, Cistanche deserticola provides strong support for people's health and wellness with its unique effects and rich nutritional components.

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2, The diverse benefits of Cistanche deserticola
(1) Tonifying kidney yang and nourishing essence and blood
Cistanche deserticola plays an important role in tonifying kidney yang and nourishing essence and blood in autumn. The temperature gradually decreases in autumn, and the body's yang energy also weakens, making it easy to experience weakness and fear of cold. Cistanche deserticola has a warm nature and can effectively supplement the body's yang energy, especially suitable for people with insufficient kidney yang. For men, Cistanche deserticola can enhance sexual performance and improve problems such as impotence and premature ejaculation. According to research, Cistanche deserticola contains various beneficial components for the human body, which can promote the secretion of sex hormones and enhance sexual function. At the same time, it can also replenish essence and blood, improve symptoms such as soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, and limb weakness, allowing men to maintain vitality in autumn.
(2) Moisturize the intestines and promote bowel movements
In autumn, due to the dry climate, people are prone to constipation. Cistanche deserticola has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, especially suitable for constipation caused by yang deficiency. It can promote intestinal peristalsis, soften stool, and make bowel movements smoother. The effective ingredients in Cistanche deserticola can increase intestinal water content and alleviate the problem of dry stools. For the elderly and physically weak population, consuming Cistanche deserticola in autumn can effectively improve constipation symptoms and maintain intestinal health.
(3) Other benefits
In addition to nourishing kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, and moistening intestines and promoting bowel movements, Cistanche deserticola also has many other benefits. Firstly, Cistanche deserticola has anti-aging and antioxidant properties. It contains abundant polysaccharides, flavonoids and other components that can eliminate free radicals and delay the aging process of the human body. In autumn, people's skin is prone to dryness and roughness, and Cistanche deserticola can help improve skin condition, making the skin smoother and more delicate. Secondly, Cistanche deserticola has anti fatigue properties. In autumn, people tend to feel tired and weak. Cistanche deserticola can enhance physical strength and improve the body's ability to resist fatigue. In addition, Cistanche deserticola can also protect the liver. It contains a variety of active ingredients that help protect ischemic myocardium, reduce blood lipids, and fight atherosclerosis, thereby reducing the metabolic burden of the liver. Meanwhile, Cistanche deserticola also has the effect of lowering blood pressure, making it an ideal auxiliary treatment herb for patients with hypertension.
3, The consumption method of Cistanche deserticola

As a precious traditional Chinese medicine, Cistanche deserticola has various ways of consumption.
(1) Brewing wine
Cistanche deserticola can be used to make wine, such as Cistanche deserticola and wolfberry wine. The formula is 200g Cistanche deserticola, 100g Lockyang, 30g Tianma, 50g wolfberry, and 5000ml of Guyangkang non additive special wine for making wine. Put the above medicinal herbs into the specialized liquor for brewing, soak for 7-15 days, and then drink. Drinking 10-30 milliliters per day can relieve soreness, weakness, and pain in the waist and knees.
There is also Cistanche deserticola infused wine, with a formula of 250 grams of fresh and dried Cistanche deserticola slices, 50 grams of nutmeg, and 100 grams of hawthorn meat. First, grind cinnabar finely into powder and set it aside. Then, make other medicinal herbs into coarse pieces and place them in a gauze bag tightly sealed at the mouth. Put the bag into the special liquor for Guyangkang brewing. Sprinkle cinnabar powder in, stir well, seal it, and store it in a cool and dark place. Shake it a few times a day, and after 7 days, it can be opened and consumed. Drink 10-15 milliliters on an empty stomach once a day in the morning and evening. It has the effects of warming the spleen and kidneys, nourishing essence and blood, and calming the mind. However, it should be noted that when making Cistanche deserticola wine, metal utensils such as iron and copper should be avoided, and lead-free glass bottles should be used.

Cistanche deserticola slice

(2) Fried soup
You can choose to steam Cistanche deserticola and hemp kernels together. After about 50 minutes, take the soup and warm it up. Take one dose a day, two decoctions and two servings. Its functions are to regulate qi, broaden the intestines, remove turbidity, tonify the kidneys and reduce fire, nourish yin, moisten the intestines, and promote bowel movements. The decoction of Cistanche deserticola is generally taken in an amount of 6-10g, which is beneficial for essence and blood, tonifying kidney yang, moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. It can be used in combination with Eucommia ulmoides, Morinda officinalis and other meats.

Cistanche deserticola slice

(3) Boil Congee
For example, prepare a proper amount of Cistanche, white rice, and mutton. In the casserole, first water the Cistanche and remove the scum on the surface, then add a small amount of mutton and white rice to boil together. When out of the pot, add garlic and ginger to taste. There is also Cistanche deserticola and medlar Congee, which is made of 50g Cistanche deserticola, 60g Wuchangdao scented rice, 10g red medlar and 540g -600g water. First, wash the rice clean and add water to boil. After 25 minutes, add the soaked Cistanche deserticola slices. Cook for another 8 minutes, and then throw in the red wolfberry from the observation hole for the last 1 minute.
It should be noted that although Cistanche deserticola has many benefits, the dosage should be taken according to medical advice. Cistanche deserticola is contraindicated for patients with yin deficiency, excessive fire, and loose stools and diarrhea; People with excessive stomach acid secretion should not drink soaked wine; People who are prone to internal heat, irritability, irritability, insomnia, and frequent dreams should avoid drinking Cistanche deserticola infused liquor containing Cornus officinalis; People who get hot easily are not likely to drink Cistanche deserticola infused liquor. In short, when consuming Cistanche deserticola, it is necessary to choose a reasonable method of consumption according to one's own situation and strictly follow medical advice to ensure the safe and effective use of Cistanche deserticola's benefits.
4, Food taboos and precautions

Although Cistanche deserticola has many benefits, there are also certain dietary taboos and precautions.
Firstly, individuals with yin deficiency and excessive fire, loose stools, and constipation caused by heat should not take Cistanche deserticola. People with yin deficiency and excessive fire have yang excess and yin deficiency. Cistanche deserticola has a warm nature and has the effect of tonifying kidney yang. After taking it, the situation of yin deficiency and yang excess will become more severe. For example, people with yin deficiency and excessive fire may experience symptoms such as restlessness and heat in the five hearts, red cheekbones in the afternoon, insomnia and night sweats, dry mouth and throat, dizziness, tinnitus, red tongue with little coating, and fine pulse count. If taking Cistanche deserticola at this time, these symptoms will further worsen. People with loose stools and diarrhea have weaker intestinal function. Cistanche deserticola has the effect of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, which may worsen diarrhea after taking it. People with hot constipation are caused by excessive heat and qi stagnation in the gastrointestinal tract. Cistanche deserticola has a warm nature, and taking it may worsen constipation.
Secondly, Cistanche deserticola should not be taken together with laxatives. Cistanche deserticola itself has the function of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements. If taken together with laxatives, it may lead to excessive diarrhea, seriously affecting physical health.

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In addition, when cooking Cistanche deserticola, it is important to handle it correctly to avoid indigestion. Cistanche deserticola is hard. When cooking Congee or soup, it should be softened first, and the scum on the surface should be removed before the next step of cooking. If not handled properly, it may lead to indigestion, discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea.
In short, when consuming Cistanche deserticola, it is important to understand its consumption taboos and precautions, and choose a reasonable consumption method based on one's own situation to ensure the safe and effective use of Cistanche deserticola's benefits.