Guanhua Cistanche: A New Favorite For Tonifying Kidney

1, Classification and characteristics of Cistanche deserticola

Cistanche deserticola is mainly divided into tube flowers, Cistanche deserticola, and desert Cistanche deserticola, and there are significant differences between the two in terms of growth environment and characteristics.

Harvest of Cistanche deserticola

Guanhua Cistanche is mainly produced in the Hotan area of Xinjiang and is a unique variety in Hotan, Xinjiang. Its growth environment is relatively unique, and its water supply comes from sufficient underground Kunlun Mountain glacier meltwater and atmospheric precipitation. In addition, drip irrigation technology in desert agriculture makes Cistanche deserticola more nutritious and contains more trace elements under unpolluted Kunlun Mountain snow water. The texture of Cistanche deserticola is relatively hard, with a strong woody nature. When soaked in water, it has a bitter taste, lower sugar content, and a high content of echinacoside and verbascoside. The content of echinacoside and verbascoside in fresh wood generally ranges from 1.5g to 4g in 100g, with higher levels found in older years. According to the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (2015 edition), it is known that the total amount of echinacoside and verbascoside in Cistanche deserticola should not be less than 1.5%, which is five times that of desert Cistanche deserticola. In addition, the phenylethanoid glycosides in Cistanche deserticola were significantly higher than those in iridoid glycosides, and the effective components were much higher than those in desert Cistanche deserticola. Guanhua Cistanche has better kidney tonifying effects and is widely used in medical, food, health food, and large varieties of traditional Chinese medicine. For example, Shenbao tablets, Hongmao medicinal wine, and Jingjiu are all made from Guanhua Cistanche as the main raw material.

Cistanche deserticola efficacy-Tonifying kidney

Desert Cistanche deserticola is mainly produced in Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, and other places. Its growth environment is relatively different from that of Cistanche deserticola, and its water supply comes from artificial irrigation, with 1-2 times moderate annual rainfall. Desert Cistanche has a soft texture, high sugar content, a sweet taste with a hint of bitterness, and can be chewed directly. Desert Cistanche deserticola is considered a good medicine for nourishing yin and kidney, which can help regulate the endocrine system, enhance immunity, improve reproductive ability, etc. Its moisturizing and laxative effects are better. For patients with severe constipation, choosing desert Cistanche deserticola has a better effect. The total amount of echinacoside and verbascoside in desert Cistanche deserticola should not be less than 0.30%. Due to its low yield, the market price is slightly higher than that of the tube flower Cistanche deserticola.

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2, The advantages of Cistanche deserticola

(1) Tonifying kidney yang and nourishing essence and blood are more prominent
The role of Cistanche deserticola in nourishing kidney yang and nourishing essence and blood is more prominent. The total amount of echinacoside and verbascoside contained in it shall not be less than 1.5%, which is five times that of desert Cistanche deserticola. These components play an important role in regulating hormone balance and increasing hormone levels in the body. Guanhua Cistanche has both androgen-like effects and the ability to inhibit the activity of monoamine oxidase in the hypothalamus, increase the release of monoamine neurotransmitters in the central nervous system, and enhance gonadal function, thereby achieving the goal of preventing sexual dysfunction and improving sexual dysfunction.
(2) Regulating the neuroendocrine system
Guanhua Cistanche has significant regulatory effects on the neuroendocrine system. People with kidney yang deficiency generally have functional disorders of the neuroendocrine system, and the active ingredients in Cistanche deserticola can exhibit hormonal effects, regulate hormone balance in the body, and act on the hypothalamus-pituitary to regulate the function of the endocrine gland axis and increase hormone levels in the body. For patients with sexual dysfunction, Cistanche deserticola can effectively improve sexual dysfunction and enhance gonadal function.

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(3) Comprehensive manifestation of multiple functions
Guanhua Cistanche has multiple functions. In terms of dispelling wind and dampness, it can treat lower back and leg pain, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, dispel wind and cold, relieve muscle spasms, and eliminate joint swelling and pain. In terms of moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, its mechanism of action can be explained as promoting small intestine peristalsis, inhibiting large intestine water absorption, and shortening defecation time, especially suitable for elderly, physically weak constipation, postpartum constipation, postoperative constipation, habitual constipation, etc. In terms of vascular system regulation, it can dilate coronary arteries, enhance cardiac output, reduce cardiac oxygen consumption, regulate tissue microcirculation, improve cerebrovascular function, inhibit platelet aggregation, improve coagulation status, and have a bidirectional regulatory effect on blood pressure. In addition, Cistanche deserticola also has antioxidant effects, which can significantly increase the activity of glutathione peroxidase and SOD in heart, liver, and brain tissues, increase the activity of SOD in kidney tissues, and reduce the content of LPO and lipofuscin in various tissues. In terms of enhancing immune function, it has an excitatory effect on the pituitary-adrenal cortex system and a corticosteroid-like effect, which can promote the proliferation of embryonic spleen and thymus cells, promote the synthesis of RNA and protein in human peripheral blood monocytes, increase the activity of peritoneal macrophages, and thus achieve the effect of improving human immunity. At the same time, Cistanche deserticola also has anti-fatigue and anti-aging effects, which can directly inhibit the effects of free radicals on the body. It can also indirectly eliminate the harm of free radicals to the human body by increasing the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and monoamine oxidase in red blood cells, and delay aging.
3, Characteristics of Desert Cistanche deserticola

(1) Prominent intestinal moisturizing effect
Desert Cistanche has a significant effect on moisturizing the intestines. It contains rich dietary fiber and various nutrients, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, increase fecal volume, and alleviate constipation symptoms. For patients with severe constipation, desert Cistanche deserticola is an ideal choice. According to research, chemicals such as phenylethanoid glycosides and lignin in desert Cistanche deserticola can moisturize the intestinal mucosa, improve the intestinal environment, and promote bowel movements. At the same time, the moisturizing and laxative effects of desert Cistanche deserticola are mild and long-lasting and do not produce dependency or side effects like some laxatives.
(2) Other characteristics
Tonifying kidney and strengthening yang: Desert Cistanche has the effect of nourishing kidney and strengthening yang, which can improve symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness and fatigue, and decreased sexual function caused by kidney yang deficiency. Although its effect on tonifying kidney yang is slightly inferior to that of Cistanche deserticola, it still has a certain therapeutic effect for some patients with mild kidney yang deficiency.
Boosting immunity: Desert Cistanche contains various active ingredients, such as polysaccharides and flavonoids, which can enhance the body's immunity and improve its disease resistance. Research has found that desert Cistanche can promote the proliferation and activity of immune cells, enhancing the body's immune function.
Improving liver and kidney function: Cistanche deserticola also has a certain improvement effect on liver and kidney function. It can protect liver cells, reduce liver damage, and promote liver cell regeneration and repair. Meanwhile, desert Cistanche can also regulate kidney function and improve symptoms such as edema and proteinuria caused by renal insufficiency.
Delaying aging: Desert Cistanche has certain antioxidant effects, which can eliminate free radicals in the body, reduce oxidative damage, and delay aging. It contains various antioxidant substances, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, flavonoids, etc., which can inhibit oxidative reactions and protect cells from damage.
In summary, although desert Cistanche deserticola is slightly inferior to tube flower Cistanche deserticola in nourishing kidney yang, it also has certain effects in moisturizing the intestines, improving immunity, improving liver and kidney function, and delaying aging. When choosing to use it, one should choose according to their specific situation and needs.
4, Comparison and Selection

Guanhua Cistanche and Desert Cistanche each have their own advantages in terms of efficacy, and consumers should choose according to their own needs and conditions.

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If the main needs are nourishing kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, and regulating the neuroendocrine system, Cistanche deserticola may be a better choice. Its role in these aspects is more prominent, especially for patients with sexual dysfunction and those who need to regulate hormone balance in the body. Cistanche deserticola can play a significant role. In addition, Cistanche deserticola has various comprehensive effects in dispelling wind and dampness, moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements, regulating the vascular system, antioxidation, enhancing immune function, anti-fatigue, and anti-aging.
If facing more serious constipation problems, desert Cistanche deserticola is more suitable. Its outstanding moisturizing effect on the intestines, rich in dietary fiber and nutrients, can effectively promote intestinal peristalsis, alleviate constipation symptoms, and has a mild and long-lasting effect without dependence or side effects. Meanwhile, desert Cistanche deserticola also plays a certain role in tonifying kidney and yang, enhancing immunity, improving liver and kidney function, and delaying aging, and has a certain value for people who have these needs.
Whether choosing Cistanche deserticola or Cistanche deserticola, it should be purchased through legitimate channels. Legitimate channels can ensure the quality and safety of products, avoiding the purchase of counterfeit and inferior products. For example, you can choose to purchase from Inner Mongolia production areas, traditional Chinese medicine trading markets, or professional platforms like Jinyuan Yayun Cistanche. When purchasing, it is important to choose a suitable Cistanche deserticola from a specific region and year. For Cistanche deserticola, varieties that grow in southern Xinjiang and parasitize the roots of multi-branch willows, containing higher levels of pineal and verbascoside, are of higher quality. For dessert Cistanche deserticola, those produced in Inner Mongolia, harvested in autumn and winter for five years or more, have better quality.
In short, consumers should fully understand the characteristics and advantages of both varieties of Cistanche deserticola, make choices based on their actual situation, and purchase through formal channels to ensure that they can obtain safe and effective products and meet their own health needs.