How To Soak Cistanche Deserticola in Water And Drink It Well, What Should Be Noted?
Jun 20, 2024
Cistanche deserticola Y.C.Ma or Cistanche tubulosa (Schenk) Wish, a traditional Chinese medicine for tonifying the kidney, is recorded in the 2015 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. It is a succulent stem of the genus Cistanche in the family Lewandaceae, mainly distributed in Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang. Cistanche deserticola and Tubular Cistanche deserticola have extremely high medicinal value. They enter the kidney and large intestine meridians. The Compendium of Materia Medica records that Cistanche deserticola "is a nourishing but not severe substance, so it is called Cistanche deserticola" and "it is warm but can moisten, replenish but not dry, smooth but not diarrhea".
Cistanche deserticola
It has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, moistening the intestines, and defecating. Traditionally, it is used for kidney yang deficiency, deficiency of essence and blood, impotence, infertility, soreness of the waist and knees, weakness of muscles and bones, and constipation due to intestinal dryness, It is the most frequently used tonifying kidney yang medicine in history. Modern pharmacological research shows that Cistanche deserticola has many effects such as improving sexual function, anti-aging, improving learning and memory ability, anti-Alzheimer's disease, defecation, etc. It is widely used in clinical prescriptions of Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese patent medicines, and simple preparations and health care products.
The main chemical components of Cistanche deserticola are phenylethanoid glycosides, iridoids, and their glycosides, lignans, and polysaccharides. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that phenylethanoid glycosides are the most important active substances in Cistanche deserticola, and have obvious anti-Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, myocardial ischemia, and other effects.
Here is an overview of some cases of Cistanche deserticola treatment:
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.
Cistanche deserticola efficacy-Tonifying kidney
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.
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.
cistanche-prevent Alzheimer's disease
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 the 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.
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.
Soaking water for drinking is a convenient and effective way to fully utilize its medicinal value. The following are the specific steps for soaking water for drinking Cistanche deserticola:
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1. Preparation materials: Cistanche deserticola, hot water.
2. Put the Cistanche deserticola into a teacup or container and add an appropriate amount of hot water.
3. The soaking time can be adjusted according to personal taste preferences and physical condition, and it is generally recommended to soak for 15-30 minutes.
The efficacy and function of drinking water soaked in Cistanche deserticola
Cistanche deserticola soaked in water has the following effects and effects:
1. Tonifying Kidney and Benefiting Essence: Cistanche deserticola has the function of tonifying the kidney, strengthening the yang, and nourishing essence and blood. It is suitable for symptoms such as kidney yang deficiency, weak waist and knees, dizziness, tinnitus, frequent urination, and urgency caused by insufficient essence and blood.
2. Runchang laxative: Cistanche deserticola contains various active ingredients that can promote intestinal peristalsis, improve constipation symptoms, and is particularly suitable for people with dry intestines and difficulty defecating.
Target audience
Cistanche deserticola soaked in water is suitable for the following groups of people:
1. People with kidney yang deficiency and insufficient essence and blood.
2. People with dry intestines and difficulty defecating.
3. People who need to improve symptoms of kidney deficiency.
Notes to be taken
1. The soaking time should not be too long to avoid damaging the effective ingredients.
2. People with special physical conditions should consult a doctor or traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for advice before consumption.
3. Pregnant women, lactating women, and children should consume under the guidance of a physician.
4. During the consumption of Cistanche deserticola, it is advisable to avoid consuming spicy and stimulating foods and maintain a light diet.
5. If allergic reactions occur, immediate cessation of consumption and medical treatment should be sought.
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Tips
1. Choose high-quality Cistanche deserticola: Choose fresh, dry, impurity-free, and odorless Cistanche deserticola to ensure its medicinal value is fully utilized.
2. Paired with other ingredients: According to personal taste and needs, you can mix and drink with ingredients such as goji berries and red dates to enhance their therapeutic effect.
3. Pay attention to drinking amount: When drinking water, pay attention to the amount and avoid excessive consumption to avoid adverse reactions.
4. Pay attention to storage methods: Cistanche deserticola should be stored in a cool and dry place, avoiding moisture and direct sunlight.
Cistanche deserticola is a traditional Chinese medicine with unique medicinal effects. Soaking it in water is a convenient and effective way to consume it. By understanding the methods and precautions for soaking and drinking Cistanche deserticola in water, we can better exert its medicinal value, improve kidney deficiency symptoms, and alleviate discomfort symptoms such as constipation. During the consumption process, attention should be paid to the precautions of people with special physical conditions, as well as issues such as drinking amount and storage methods.
