Introduction To Desert Ginseng And Tubular Cistanche

Guanhua Cistanche is a famous nourishing traditional Chinese medicine with a long history of use. It was first seen in the "Shennong Bencao Jing" and is listed as a top-grade herb. Throughout history, this herb has been recorded and its morphological characteristics, origin, habitat, and function have been described. Cistanche deserticola has pharmacological effects such as improving sexual function, anti-aging, improving learning and memory ability, anti-Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, anti-fatigue, liver protection, defecation, and is widely used in clinical prescriptions of Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations, and health care products. As one of the precious Chinese medicinal herbs in the northwest region of China, it is known as "desert ginseng".

Main Chemical Constituents of Cistanche deserticola

cistanche tubulosa 

It is naturally distributed in the Hotan region of Xinjiang and Qiemo County in Bazhou. It is also found in the Aksu region, Kashgar region, and other counties around the Taklamakan Desert. It grows in desert areas where Tamarix plants are distributed, with an altitude of 800-1400m. It parasitizes the roots of Tamarix plants.

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Guanhua Cistanche Herbal Growth Base

With the improvement of people's living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, as well as the gradual recognition of the health function of Cistanche deserticola, the demand for Cistanche deserticola is increasing. Generally, the processed pieces of Cistanche deserticola that we purchase from pharmacies or hospital pharmacies can be used directly. However, people often buy dry or fresh Cistanche tubulosa herbs in the origin or tourist areas. How to deal with these herbs is a common problem. Here are the treatment methods of dry and fresh Cistanche tubulosa herbs, as well as the preparation methods of some single prescriptions and Tonic Diets that can be operated at home.

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Treatment methods for dried medicinal herbs

Cut the medicinal herb of Cistanche deserticola into small sections of 10-20cm, rinse it quickly with tap water, steam it in a steamer for about 2 hours until soft, take it out, cut it into 4-6mm thick pieces, or directly shred it, dry it in the sun or air, or dry it below 60 ℃. Pack it in a plastic bag or container and store it in a cool and dry place.

Processing methods for fresh medicinal materials

Take fresh Chinese medicinal herb Cistanche deserticola, rinse it quickly with tap water, cut it into about 10mm thick slices, or directly shred it, sun dry or air dry it, or dry it below 60 ℃, package it in plastic bags or containers, and store it in a cool and dry place.

Guanhua Cistanche Decoction

Take 6-10g of the decoction pieces of Cistanche deserticola, rinse them quickly with water, put them in a clay pot or stainless steel pot, add 200ml of water, boil until boiling, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, filter out the medicinal liquid; Add 200ml of water to the medicine residue, boil until boiling, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, filter out the medicine solution; Combine the medication and take it three times a day.

Indications: Tonifying kidney yang, nourishing essence, and blood, calming the mind and enhancing intelligence, moistening the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. Used for deficiency of kidney yang, deficiency of essence and blood, impotence and infertility, excessive fatigue, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, weakness of muscles and bones, insomnia and forgetfulness, senile dementia, weakened immunity, intestinal dryness, and constipation. For constipation patients, the daily consumption can be increased to 15g.

Cistanche deserticola slice

Guanhua Cistanche Wine

Preparation 1: Take 100g of Cistanche tubulosa decoction pieces, add 500 ml of 50 ° Baijiu, soak for one week, and then drink. Take 20-50ml daily for dinner. When the wine is exhausted, add 500 mL of Baijiu at about 50 °, soak for a week, and then drink again.

Method 2: Take 300g of Cistanche tubulosa, wash it, peel off the skin, shred it, add 500ml of Baijiu above 50 °, soak it for one week, and then drink it. Take 20-50ml at dinner every day, and then add about 500ml of 50 ° Baijiu, soak for a week, and drink again.

Indications: Tonifying kidney yang, nourishing essence, and blood, calming the mind, and enhancing intelligence. Used for deficiency of kidney yang, deficiency of essence and blood, impotence, excessive fatigue, weak waist and knees, weak muscles and bones, weakened immunity, insomnia and forgetfulness, and senile dementia.

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Cold Mixed Cistanche

Take 300g of fresh Cistanche deserticola, wash, remove the outer skin, shred, blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, remove and set aside. Take a small amount of cooking oil and heat it in a pot. Add dried chili peppers and fry until golden brown. Pour out and set aside. Take shredded Cistanche deserticola, add an appropriate amount of shredded green chili peppers, salt, and monosodium glutamate, pour in dried chili oil, mix well, and get it.

Cistanche deserticola has a certain bitterness, and you can also add half of the shredded potatoes to dilute the bitterness for a better taste.

Indications: Warm and tonify kidney yang, tonify qi, and blood to resist fatigue, moisten intestines, and relieve constipation.