One Cistanche Deserticola Is Better Than Nine Ginseng, It Is The Most Nourishing in Autumn And Winter

Autumn wind rises, nourishing time! In the field of traditional Chinese medicine, there is a magical plant that, although not as famous as ginseng, has a nourishing effect that is not inferior, and even superior! It is - Cistanche deserticola! One Rong wins nine ginseng ", this is not groundless! In ancient Chinese medical texts, Cistanche deserticola is known as the "desert ginseng". Compared with ginseng, Cistanche deserticola is milder and more suitable for daily nourishment, especially for consumption in dry autumn.

Imagine on a cool autumn day, having a steaming bowl of Cistanche stew not only warms the body and heart, but also emits a healthy glow from the inside out. The nourishing effect of Cistanche deserticola, who really knows who eats it! It not only nourishes our bodies, but also keeps us energetic in the cold season, as if we have an endless source of energy. And oh, autumn is the season for consuming Cistanche deserticola! Moderate consumption of Cistanche deserticola during this season can help us regulate bodily functions, enhance immunity, and maintain a healthy state even in the upcoming cold winter

So, my friends, don't just stare at ginseng without letting it go! In this autumn, why not try Cistanche deserticola and make it your new nourishing favorite!

Dietary therapy formula for Cistanche deserticola

Detailed explanation of soaking method

(1) Slice soaking

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Cut the Cistanche deserticola into thin slices, soak it in warm water for about thirty minutes, and after the drug is effective, take it orally. It can be soaked three to five times at a time.
After slicing Cistanche deserticola, it can increase the contact area with water, thereby allowing the active ingredients to dissolve better in water. Generally speaking, take 3-4 slices of Cistanche deserticola slices each time and soak them in an appropriate amount of warm water. During the soaking process, nutrients such as phenylpropanoid sugar, polysaccharides, and amino acids in Cistanche deserticola will gradually be released. After soaking for about thirty minutes, these ingredients can be fully dissolved in water and can be taken orally. After soaking once, Cistanche deserticola can be reused, usually for three to five consecutive infusions. As the number of infusions increases, the effective ingredients gradually decrease, but it still has certain health benefits.
(2) Precautions
Not everyone is suitable for soaking Cistanche deserticola in water. It should not be taken by those with yin deficiency, excessive fire, diarrhea, solid heat in the gastrointestinal tract, constipation, stomach deficiency, loose stool, or excessive heat. At the same time, it is reminded that the effective ingredients in soaking water are limited. If necessary, decoction can be used, and a doctor should be consulted before use.

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Although Cistanche deserticola has many benefits, it is not suitable for everyone. People with yin deficiency and excessive fire often exhibit symptoms such as tinnitus, dry mouth, hot and sweaty hands and feet, dizziness and blurred vision, and should not take Cistanche deserticola soaked in water. People with diarrhea, whether caused by excessive heat in the gastrointestinal tract or other reasons leading to constipation, as well as those with stomach deficiency, loose stools, or excessive internal heat, should not take Cistanche deserticola. This is because Cistanche deserticola is warm in nature, which may worsen the condition for these populations.
In addition, the effective ingredients of Cistanche deserticola soaked in water are limited and cannot completely replace drug treatment. If you want to achieve better treatment results, such as treating kidney yang deficiency, insufficient essence and blood, impotence and premature ejaculation, it is recommended to use decoction. Boiling can fully release the active ingredients in Cistanche deserticola and improve its medicinal efficacy.
Before using Cistanche deserticola to soak in water, one should first seek the advice of a doctor. Doctors can determine whether it is suitable to use Cistanche deserticola infused water based on an individual's physical condition, as well as determine the appropriate dosage and usage method. Especially for people with basic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, Cistanche deserticola should be used under the guidance of doctors to ensure drug safety.

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Other uses of Cistanche deserticola

(1) Brewing wine for drinking

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Cistanche deserticola infused wine has the effects of tonifying the kidneys, promoting yang, moistening the intestines, and promoting bowel movements. It can be used to treat diseases such as impotence, premature ejaculation, infertility, and weakness of the waist and knees caused by kidney yang deficiency. It can also be used to treat constipation, especially for constipation caused by yang deficiency. Modern research has shown that soaking Cistanche deserticola wine also has pharmacological effects on inhibiting the generation of peroxidized lipids in the brain, liver, heart, and kidneys. But Cistanche deserticola has a strong warming effect and is not suitable for patients with yin deficiency, excessive fire, and diarrhea. Not applicable for dry stools caused by damp heat in the gastrointestinal tract.
Generally, Cistanche deserticola is cut into thin pieces, soaked in Baijiu, and sealed for a period of time before drinking. Cistanche deserticola infused liquor is suitable for people with kidney yang deficiency, insufficient essence and blood, impotence and premature ejaculation, cold and painful waist and knees, muscle and bone weakness, intestinal dryness and constipation.
(2) Cooking soup for consumption
Cistanche deserticola can be used as the main ingredient with black chicken, pork ribs, etc., and added with auxiliary ingredients such as ginger, Codonopsis pilosula, red dates, Astragalus membranaceus, goji berries, etc. to make soup. Not only does it have good nutritional value, but it can also supplement kidney deficiency and play a role in nourishing yin and strengthening yang. It has a good therapeutic effect on symptoms such as waist and knee soreness, weakness, impotence, and premature ejaculation caused by kidney yang deficiency and essence blood deficiency. Long term use can also enhance physical fitness and be used to treat intestinal dryness and constipation.
Cistanche lamb soup is also a good choice. Cut 15 grams of Cistanche deserticola into small pieces and fry in a sand pot until it is cooked to perfection. Take the juice and 150 grams of chopped lamb and put it in the sand pot. Add the juice and an appropriate amount of water to bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until the lamb is cooked to perfection. Add an appropriate amount of scallions, ginger, and salt, and thicken with water starch. That's it. Suitable for elderly people who are weak or have been suffering from chronic illness and physical weakness. Healthy people can take it regularly.
Cistanche deserticola lotus seed lamb soup is suitable for people with mild hands and feet in winter. The ingredients are 30g of Cistanche deserticola, 50g of lotus seeds, 250g of lamb, and 5 slices of ginger. Wash the lamb and cut it into chunks. Remove the blood from the water and take it out. Put it in a soup pot with medicinal herbs and ginger, add 2000ml of water, and simmer on high heat for 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. Season with a small amount of salt. In addition to drinking soup, lamb can be scooped up and cut into small pieces, dipped in soy sauce and served with rice.
(3) Make porridge

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Cistanche Congee has the effects of tonifying the kidney, strengthening yang, nourishing yin and dryness, tonifying qi and blood, lowering blood pressure, and beautifying the face. Wash the cistanche and cut it into small pieces, and cook Congee with rice. Suitable for people with kidney yang deficiency, insufficient essence and blood, weak spleen and stomach, loss of appetite, and thin stool.
Cut lean pork into shreds and cook Congee with yam, jujube and millet. Add dried pieces of cistanche to Congee 25 minutes before it is cooked until Congee is cooked.
The Congee cooked with Cistanche deserticola can invigorate the kidney and qi, and has a certain alleviating effect on symptoms such as poor renal function, fatigue, and mental depression. It is especially suitable for people who have stayed up late for a long time and are physically exhausted. At the same time, it can also enhance immunity and have a significant relieving effect on symptoms such as decreased body resistance and susceptibility to colds caused by seasonal changes, climate change, and other factors. In addition, Congee cooked with Cistanche deserticola can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, increase the hemoglobin content, and has certain preventive and alleviating effects on anemia, pale complexion, dizziness and other symptoms, especially suitable for female friends. The specific ingredients in Congee cooked with Cistanche deserticola can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, help digestion and absorption, and alleviate gastrointestinal problems such as indigestion and diarrhea. But pay attention to the way and amount of consumption, do not overeat or mix improperly, otherwise it may cause physical discomfort.