The Efficacy And Administration Of Sliced Cistanche Deserticola

Aug 19, 2024

Cistanche deserticola is known as the "Desert Ginseng" and is one of the "Nine Immortal Grasses of China". It is mainly produced in Hotan, Xinjiang, and distributed in the surrounding areas of the Taklamakan Desert. It is located on the golden latitude line -37 ° N and has drawn the essence of nature. In this sea of death, Cistanche deserticola can be called a "miracle of life".

Guanhua Cistanche is supplied with water from the abundant underground Kunlun Mountain glacier meltwater and atmospheric precipitation, coupled with the application of drip irrigation technology in desert agriculture, making Hotan County in southern Xinjiang the most suitable place in China for the development of artificial cultivation of Cistanche. With the nourishment of Kunlun Mountain snow water, Cistanche has the highest nutrient content and the widest application.

The medicinal history of Cistanche deserticola dates back over two thousand years. In ancient times, it was often used as a tribute, and in Xinjiang, it was usually consumed as a daily food for centenarians.

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Benefits of cistanche tubulosa

The "Shennong Bencao Jing" records: "Sweet in taste, slightly warm. Used to treat five labor and seven injuries, nourish the middle, remove cold and heat diseases in the stem, nourish the five organs, strengthen yin, nourish essence and qi, have more children, treat women's ailments, and take long-term medication to lighten the body

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Cistanche deserticola has the effects of tonifying the five organs, replenishing qi, and nourishing blood. Modern research has shown that Cistanche deserticola has multiple effects, such as protecting the liver and kidneys, moistening the intestines promoting bowel movements, and delaying aging. Men taking it can nourish the kidneys and essence, protect the liver, and relieve alcohol, while women taking it can nourish qi and blood, and whiten and nourish the skin. In recent years, it has been widely used in clinical prescriptions, traditional Chinese patent medicines, and simple preparations and health care products.

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Desert living cistanche

Slices of Cistanche deserticola:

Modern medical analysis of the active ingredients in Cistanche deserticola reveals that it contains two important active ingredients, echinacoside, and verbascoside, and rich nutrients such as alkaloids, crystalline neutral substances, amino acids, trace elements, and vitamins.

The processing of Cistanche deserticola can be divided into natural air drying, oven drying, microwave drying, and other processing methods.

However, ordinary slices of Cistanche deserticola are usually dried by natural air drying, oven drying, microwave drying, and other common processes. The content of active ingredients such as echinacoside and verbascoside in Cistanche deserticola will be decomposed by the enzymes in Cistanche deserticola itself by about 80% during the drying process, leaving only about 15% of the active content. The medicinal effect is also minimal, and it is not easy to store and is prone to spoilage.

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Cistanche deserticola slice

The sliced Cistanche deserticola produced by Xiyu Cistanche deserticola is different from ordinary Cistanche deserticola slices on the market. It is a fresh Cistanche deserticola microwave enzyme inactivation method invented and disclosed by Xiyu Cistanche deserticola. Firstly, select fresh and clean Cistanche deserticola slices with intact texture, cut them into 6mm thick slices, and place them in a PTFE box. Then, place the PTFE box in the enzyme inactivation device and confirm the time. The duration of enzyme inactivation varies depending on the size. If it is too short, the efficacy will be difficult to obtain, and if it is too long, it will be lost. During the processing, the staff must be professional and cautious. Finally, the enzyme inactivation equipment must be operated until the slices turn dark brown.

(1) Startup preparation, check the moisture content of the material, determine the conveyor belt speed of the enzyme inactivation equipment based on the moisture content of the material and the throughput per minute, check whether all parts of the enzyme inactivation equipment are normal and whether the inspection personnel are in place;

(2) Material pretreatment involves removing sediment from freshly excavated Cistanche deserticola, cleaning it with a cleaning machine, and cutting it into 6-10mm thick slices using a slicer. The slices are then placed in a PTFE box and placed inside the enzyme inactivation equipment. Confirm that the door of the inactivation equipment is closed and press the door switch tightly;

(3) Run the enzyme inactivation equipment, load the materials to be processed into boxes, and place them continuously and evenly on the conveyor chain plate, and the enzyme inactivation equipment will run.

This enzyme inactivation technology achieves the inactivation of fresh Cistanche deserticola slices, retaining 100% of echinacoside and verbascoside. The content of active ingredients is several times higher than that of ordinary Cistanche deserticola slices, and it is conducive to storage, with a longer storage time and less susceptibility to mold and decay.

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Cistanche deserticola slice

Method of consuming sliced Cistanche deserticola:

1. Directly including clothing. Take a slice of Cistanche deserticola and put it directly into your mouth, which is easier to absorb under your tongue.

2. Make tea. It can be brewed together with goji berries, chrysanthemums, red dates, etc. for a more delicious taste.

3. Brewing wine. Take a proper amount of Cistanche deserticola and slice it into slices. It can be used with Chinese medicinal materials such as astragalus, ginseng, etc., and put into yellow wine or Baijiu together. It can be taken after 7 days. Nourishing and nourishing health, prolonging life!

4. Boil soup. Take 6-10 slices of Cistanche deserticola, add them to the soup, and boil them together with the meat. Fragrant and smooth taste, with health and nourishing effects.

5. Cook Congee and noodles. When cooking dishes, you can first slice and soak the Cistanche deserticola, and then add it to the pot.

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1. Congee with Cistanche and Mutton

30g sliced Cistanche deserticola, 300g lamb, and an appropriate amount of seasoning

Effect: Nourish the liver and kidneys, warm the body, and nourish the heart

2. Cistanche Old Duck Soup

30g sliced Cistanche deserticola, 10g Huangqi, 10g wolfberry, 1 old duck, appropriate amount of ginger and scallions

3. Braised Black Chicken with Cistanche deserticola

30g sliced Cistanche deserticola, 10g Huangqi, 5g wolfberry, 300-500g black chicken

Effect: Drive away cold, prevent and treat female anemia, delay aging

4. Cistanche deserticola and yam soup

Slice 25g of Cistanche deserticola, 30g of dried mountain pills, and an appropriate amount of water, and boil together.

Effect: Tonify the liver, kidney, and lungs simultaneously, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements

5. Braised beef with Cistanche deserticola

Slice 20g of Cistanche deserticola, 500g of beef, and appropriate seasoning.

Effect: Tonifying kidney yang, strengthening tendons and bones, anti-fatigue


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