The Efficacy, Function, And Selection Method Of Cistanche Deserticola

Cistanche deserticola is one of the nine immortal herbs in China, known as the top grade for tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang. According to modern scientific research, the most effective components in Cistanche deserticola are echinaside and ergosterol glycoside (hairy stamen glycoside). One is specifically designed to nourish and enhance physical strength, while the other is specifically designed to combat aging and enhance oxygen tolerance, collectively known as total glycosides. The content of these two determines the quality of the product, and the higher the content, the better the quality.

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Effects of Cistanche-Immprove kidney function

Cistanche deserticola efficacy

【 Sexual taste 】 Sweet, salty, warm.

【 Meridian tropism 】 Meridian tropism to the kidneys and large intestine.

【 Functional Indications 】 Nourish kidney yang, benefits essence, and blood, moisten intestines, and relieve constipation. Used for impotence, infertility, weak waist and knees, weak muscles and bones, dry intestines, and constipation.

【 Usage and dosage 】 6-9g

【 Storage 】 Store in a well-ventilated and dry place to prevent moths.

Main Chemical Constituents of cistanche plant

【 Extract 】Chinese Pharmacopoeia

There are many types of Cistanche deserticola, and the effects of each type vary greatly. Many people question why I haven't had a more significant improvement after eating Cistanche deserticola for so long. The problem lies in the direct relationship between your choice of Cistanche deserticola variety.

Classification of Cistanche deserticola

Cistanche deserticola is generally divided into two types: Tubular Cistanche deserticola and Tubular Cistanche deserticola

Content difference

Tubular Cistanche parasitizes the roots of red willows, mainly in Hotan, Xinjiang. After drying, it is very hard, and the medicinal reputation is hard. The content of echinaside and ergosterol in fresh materials of Cistanche tubulosa generally ranges from 1.5g-4g in 100g, and the higher the year, the more their content will decrease with the loss of water. Due to the high content of active ingredients, it is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. Generally, the main raw material for drugs is Cistanche deserticola, and the export is mainly made of Cistanche deserticola.

Desert Cistanche deserticola grows in the roots of Haloxylon ammodendron, mainly produced in the Alashan region of Inner Mongolia. Due to its polysaccharide composition, it is very soft after drying. Abbreviated as Ruan Dayun or Oil Cistanche. The content of pineconin in desert cistanche is about 0.3g in 100g. Due to the scarcity of production, the market price is slightly higher than that of Cistanche deserticola. Due to the high oil content of the product, it turns black after being brewed with boiling water, and the color still turns yellow after being brewed multiple times. More consumers believe that the effect will be better, so traditional Chinese medicine shops generally choose more widely.

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The Effective Content and Market Price of Cistanche deserticola Slices

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Cistanche deserticola slices can be divided into four types: traditionally cooked slices, fresh-cut dry slices, modern processed glycoside preserving slices (total glycosides), and desert soft Cistanche deserticola slices

1. The traditional process of slicing and slicing is usually processed by traditional Chinese medicine decoction factories based on the processing technology. The manufacturers purchase the whole stem from farmers, boil it first, and then steam it to make the cistanche soft, and then cut it into pieces using machines. The processing methods of Tubular Cistanche and Desert Cistanche are consistent.

Due to excessive damage and loss of total glycosides after processing. This product is also the most common slice in the market. Generally, 90% of merchants in the market sell this chip

Total glycoside content: Its average content is around 1.2% -2%.

Characteristics of cooked slicing: The cutting surface is very flat, and the skin is black, which can be easily broken by hand. Market price: 65 yuan/kg per kilogram

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2. Fresh and dried slices are quickly sliced within 48 hours after picking and then dried at low temperatures. They can only be produced once a year, which is in November of harvest.

Total glycoside content: around 3% -5%

Fresh and dry slicing characteristics: The slicing is irregular and can be easily broken by hand, with a yellow surface and tubular dots.

Market price: 120 yuan/kg

3. Yucistang glycoside preserving tablets can only be processed on modern farms. Fresh products are harvested from the ground within 48 hours, treated with unique glycoside preserving technology, sliced, and dried through rapid cooling and air drying (without breaking)

Bad total glycoside content), to ensure insect and mold prevention when leaving the warehouse, quickly dry at a temperature of 58 degrees Celsius for about 3 minutes to form a protective glycoside tablet. The important thing is that it can only be produced once a year, and only in November of that year, it is now produced and processed.

Total glycoside content: The content of Echinacetin and ergosterol in Baoji tablets is generally around 8% -15%, which is about 10 times higher than the national standard. Its medication effect is also better than traditional cooked slices.

Characteristics of Baoji Tablets: The product is very hard, with a blackened surface and irregular slices without a flat transverse section. After forcefully breaking, the cross-section is crystal clear, and the crystal is dark yellow and shiny. It is a high-quality glucosinolate tablet.

Market price: 560 yuan/kg

4. Desert deserticola slices, due to their low yield, are not directly processed by professional farms. They are usually cooked slices and processed using traditional techniques.

Total glycoside content: between 0.3% and 1%, but with high polysaccharide content, it is oily.

Characteristics of desert deserticola slices: The surface is very soft, and the epidermis is black. The cut surface has original tissue patterns, which have a good effect on moistening intestines and relieving constipation

Production is scarce: the general market price is 180 yuan/kg