People Who Know How To Nourish The Kidneys Are All Low-key About Eating Cistanche Tubulosa

When it comes to nourishing the kidneys, many people immediately think of ginseng and deer antler, but overlook a low-key yet powerful ingredient - Cistanche tubulosa. It is not as precious and flamboyant as ginseng, nor as well-known as deer antler, but it has been praised by medical practitioners throughout history as a "sacred product for nourishing the kidneys". It is also the most favored nourishing substance for those who understand health and kidney tonifying in private. Unlike those tonics that are prone to excessive heat and have strong medicinal properties, Cistanche tubulosa is warm but not dry, nourishing but not strong, and silently nourishes the kidneys. This is also the core reason why it can become the "low-key kidney tonifying king".

Effects of Cistanche-Improve kidney function

Cistanche tubulosa: an underestimated "kidney nourishing good product."

Cistanche tubulosa, also known as Da Yun, Cun Yun, is a dry fleshy stem with scales of the Orobanchaceae plant Cistanche tubulosa or Tubular Cistanche tubulosa, which mostly grows in desert areas such as Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Gansu, etc. It is known as "desert ginseng" because it "parasitizes in the root of red willow, absorbs the essence of the sun and the moon, and is honed by wind and sand". The Chinese Pharmacopoeia clearly records its efficacy as "tonifying kidney yang, nourishing essence and blood, moistening the intestines and promoting bowel movements". In the Shennong Bencao Jing, it is even listed as a top-grade product, which is recorded as "nourishing the five organs and seven injuries, nourishing the middle, nourishing the five viscera, strengthening yin, and nourishing essence and qi". This shows that its nourishing value has been recognized since ancient times.

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The core reason why people who understand kidney tonifying prefer it is its "mild nourishing" characteristic. Many kidney tonifying ingredients have strong medicinal properties, and supplementing them too quickly can easily lead to excessive heat, dry mouth and tongue, and even increase the burden on the body. However, Cistanche tubulosa has a sweet and salty taste, a warm nature, and can nourish the kidneys and colon meridian. Its medicinal properties are gentle, like a cup of warm water that slowly nourishes the kidneys. Regardless of gender, long-term moderate consumption does not easily produce side effects, which is also its key advantage over other kidney tonifying ingredients. In addition, in 2023, it will also be listed as a "substance that is both a food and a traditional Chinese medicinal herb", making daily consumption safer and more convenient.

Cistanche tubulosa tonifying the kidney: not only "tonifying yang", but also "nourishing roots."

Many people have a misconception about tonifying the kidneys, thinking that tonifying the kidneys means "tonifying yang", blindly pursuing quick results, but ignoring the fact that "the kidneys are the foundation of nature". The core of tonifying the kidneys is "nourishing essence and blood, and strengthening the foundation". The kidney tonifying effect of Cistanche tubulosa precisely fits this core. It not only nourishes kidney yang, but also benefits essence and blood, nourishing the kidneys from the root and solving various problems caused by kidney deficiency, especially suitable for modern people's constitution.

Effects of cistanche-Improve Kidney Function

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1. Nourish kidney yang and improve Yang deficiency constitution: Modern people often suffer from insufficient kidney yang due to long-term staying up late, sitting for long periods of time, and being greedy for cold. This is manifested as fear of cold, cold hands and feet, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and mental fatigue. Men may experience erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and premature ejaculation, while women may experience uterine coldness, infertility and vaginal discharge. Cistanche tubulosa can directly nourish kidney yang and alleviate symptoms of yang deficiency. Its phenylethanolic glycosides can promote the function of the hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis, stimulate the secretion of sex hormones such as testosterone, and fundamentally improve various discomforts caused by kidney yang deficiency. It is warm but not dry, and will not cause the problem of excessive tonifying yang and excessive internal heat.

2. Nourish essence and blood, nourish organ functions: the kidneys store essence, and essence and blood are of the same origin. Insufficient essence and blood can lead to dizziness, tinnitus, memory loss, dull complexion, and dry hair. Cistanche tubulosa can benefit essence and blood, supplement the nutrients needed by the kidneys, nourish the five organs, and improve problems such as restlessness, thirst, and frequent urination caused by a deficiency of essence and blood. It nourishes the body from the inside out, not only improving kidney deficiency but also enhancing overall mental state and delaying aging. Modern research has also confirmed that polysaccharides and pineal glycosides in Cistanche tubulosa have the ability to clear free radicals, enhance antioxidant capacity, alleviate kidney tissue damage, and protect kidney function.

3. Balancing intestinal lubrication and nourishing without stagnation: Many nourishing ingredients can easily lead to constipation, and Cistanche tubulosa precisely solves this pain point - it can not only nourish the kidneys and essence, but also lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements, especially suitable for elderly people with kidney deficiency and intestinal dryness, women with postpartum blood deficiency, and constipation caused by insufficient body fluids after illness. The anthraquinone components and dietary fiber it contains can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, increase intestinal fluid secretion, nourish and moisten the intestines, and avoid the problem of "tonifying but stagnant", which is also its advantage over other kidney tonifying ingredients.

Effects of Cistanche on treating constipation

People who know how to nourish the kidneys eat Cistanche tubulosa like this (simple and easy to operate)

The consumption method of Cistanche tubulosa is simple and diverse, without the need for complex procedures. Its nourishing effect can be achieved through a daily combination. People who understand health preservation will mostly choose a suitable way to eat according to their own situation, quietly nourishing, not ostentatious, and not deliberate. The following common eating methods can be easily mastered by beginners:

1. Soaking in water for drinking: the most convenient way to eat, suitable for office workers and lazy people. Take 5-10 grams of dried Cistanche tubulosa, brew it with boiling water, cover it with a lid, and let it steep for 15-20 minutes. Repeat the process until the taste fades, and finally eat the Cistanche tubulosa. It can also be paired with 3-5 red dates and boiled for 20 minutes before drinking. It has a better taste and can enhance the blood nourishing effect. It is suitable for daily conditioning. If you persist for 1-2 months, you can clearly feel that the symptoms of cold hands and feet, and sore waist and knees have improved.

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2. Soaking in alcohol: suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, as well as those with a yang deficiency constitution. Mix Cistanche tubulosa with Baijiu in a ratio of 1:10, soak in a sealed container for 15-30 days, and drink 20-30 ml daily. Alcohol can promote the dissolution of pineal glycosides in Cistanche tubulosa and enhance its kidney tonifying effect. However, patients with hypertension, liver disease, and alcohol allergies should not consume it. The soaking container should be sealed and stored away from light.

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3. Cook Congee/stew: suitable for the whole family, mild, and easy to absorb. When cooking Congee, take 5-6 grams of Cistanche tubulosa, soak it in advance, and cook it with rice and black beans (soaked 6-8 hours in advance). Cook it slowly on low heat for 10 minutes. It tastes soft and glutinous, suitable for long-term conditioning of people with a weak spleen and stomach. When stewing soup, it can be paired with lamb, chicken, etc., and 10-15 grams of Cistanche tubulosa can be added. Stewing for 2 hours can synergistically enhance the nourishing effect, suitable for winter warming and improving limb hypothermia caused by yang deficiency. The female chicken porridge improved by the research team of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine combines Cistanche tubulosa with chicken breast and Huai yam, which has a certain effect on improving the state of senile patients.

4. Powder grinding and dressing: suitable for people with busy work schedules. Grind the dried Cistanche tubulosa into fine powder, take 3-5 grams each time, and take it with warm water. Taking it after meals can reduce irritation to the gastrointestinal tract, making it easy to carry and absorb quickly. It also has a significant effect on relieving constipation and enhancing immunity. Be careful not to take it with strong tea when brewing to avoid affecting the absorption of effective ingredients.