The Legend Of Cistanche: A Magical Story Of Time Travel

The Legend of Genghis Khan and Cistanche deserticola

In the famous "Battle of the Thirteen Wings" in history, a fierce and far-reaching battle took place between Temujin (later known as Genghis Khan) and Zhamuhe. That was in the first year of the Jin Mingchang era (1190 AD), when Temujin relied on his wisdom and leadership skills to continuously develop and grow the Mongol Qiyan tribe, but this caused jealousy from the leader of the Zhadalan tribe, Zhamuhe.

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Using the excuse of his subordinates plundering the Temujin horse herd and being shot, Zhamuhe joined forces with thirteen other troops, including Taichiwu, to gather a massive force of 30000 people and fiercely attack Temujin. After learning the news, Temujin quickly responded by dividing his 30000 troops into thirteen wings (camps) and preparing to face the enemy. Both sides engaged in a major war in the Dalan version of Zhusi Field (located northwest of Wendurhan, Mongolia).
However, in the early stages of this battle, Temujin's army was at a disadvantage and ultimately lost, having to retreat to a narrow area at the source of the Wunan River. And this narrow area was surrounded by a forest of red willows. At that time, Temujin and his soldiers were trapped here, facing an extremely difficult situation. They were thirsty and exhausted after fierce battles, as if they were in a desperate situation.

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After winning, Ke Zhamuhe did an extremely cruel thing, publicly dividing the prisoners into seventy pots and cooking them to death. This kind of violence angered the gods, perhaps they couldn't bear to see such cruel behavior and decided to help Temujin. I saw a divine horse sent by the heavens, with agile posture, leaping to the front of Genghis Khan, and then singing loudly in the sky, as if carrying some magical power, spreading to all directions. Immediately afterwards, the divine horse shot its essence and blood towards the roots of the red willow tree, and then vigorously wrapped its hooves around the ground. Surprisingly, a plant root block resembling the divine horse's reproductive organ emerged from the roots of the red willow tree, and this block was the Cistanche deserticola.
Upon seeing the miraculous appearance of Cistanche deserticola, Temujin and his generals seemed to see vitality in the midst of adversity, so they ate these root blocks one after another. Something magical happened. After eating the Cistanche deserticola, everyone immediately felt a surge of divine power, and their original exhaustion and hunger were swept away, boosting their morale. Tie Muzhen seized this opportunity and led his soldiers to charge down the sand mountain, launching a fierce counterattack against the Zhamuhe tribe. He defeated the Zhamuhe tribe in one fell swoop, not only retrieving their wealth but also capturing many people, laying a solid foundation for the unification of Mongolia in the future. It can be said that this battle became an important turning point for Temujin's unification of Mongolia, and in this legendary story, Cistanche deserticola was endowed with a magical and sacred color, as if it was a special gift bestowed upon Temujin by heaven, helping him to embark on a glorious era of conquering the Eurasian continent.
The Origin of Emperor Qianlong and Cistanche deserticola

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Qianlong can be regarded as one of the outstanding emperors in ancient China, known as the "rare" emperor and the longest lived feudal emperor in China. At that time, with limited medical conditions and many emperors dying early due to personal reasons, Qianlong was able to live to the age of 89, and even the British royal family sent people to explore the secret of his longevity. And his formula for tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang in his way of health is even more talked about. Experts studying Qing Dynasty medical cases believe that the longevity of Emperor Qianlong is closely related to the anti-aging medicine he used in his daily life.
Most of these longevity immortal formulas belong to the category of spleen and kidney tonifying products, among which Cistanche deserticola is an important component. Cistanche deserticola is a precious traditional Chinese medicine with a history of over two thousand years of use in China. It is also known as the "desert ginseng" and grows in environments with abundant sunlight, low rainfall, drought, high temperatures, and large temperature differences between day and night. It has certain cold and drought resistance and is mainly produced in the northwest deserts and desert areas of China. Its traces can be found in places such as southern Xinjiang in Xinjiang and Alxa League in western Inner Mongolia.
It has the characteristic of being patched but not stiff, which is why it is called "Cistanche (calm)". During the spring harvest, when the seedlings are just unearthed, they are excavated, the remaining stems are removed, and half buried in sandy soil. After the summer sun dries, they are called "Sweet Big Yun" or "Light Big Yun"; If harvested in autumn, due to the high moisture content, it is not easy to dry in the sun. Therefore, it is often put into the local salt lake. After 1 to 3 years, when it is taken out and dried, it is called "Xian Da Yun" or "Yan Da Yun".

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Cistanche deserticola contains various beneficial ingredients for the human body, such as amino acids that are essential for male function and can effectively improve menstrual disorders, amenorrhea, and infertility in women. At the same time, its active ingredients can also stimulate the pituitary gland, adrenal cortex, or exert a hormone like effect similar to adrenal cortex, which plays an indispensable role in regulating human immune function. In addition, it can prevent the decrease of blood testosterone caused by exercise, promote the secretion of pituitary gonadotropins, accelerate fatigue recovery, improve physical exercise ability, and even reduce and accelerate the accumulation and clearance of blood lactate after quantitative load exercise, enhancing the body's acid tolerance. In addition, Cistanche deserticola also has a protective effect on the liver, which can protect ischemic myocardium, reduce blood lipids, prevent atherosclerosis, prevent thrombosis, reduce peripheral vascular resistance, reduce blood pressure, respond to fatty liver and anti-tumor. In terms of the intestine, it enters the Kidney Meridian and Large Intestine Meridian, which helps to tonify kidney yang, improve dryness in the large intestine, relieve constipation, promote intestinal peristalsis to achieve a laxative effect. The relatively rare component it contains, phenylpropanol sugar, is also an effective anti-aging ingredient.
It can be seen that Cistanche deserticola occupies an important position in the health formula of Emperor Qianlong, and it is no wonder that it has a strong reputation in many health legends. It has been highly regarded from ancient times to the present, and is regarded as a superior nourishing product for health and wellness.
The legend of the formation of Cistanche deserticola and desert

In folk culture, there has always been a unique legend that the earth first had Cistanche and then deserts. Legend has it that long, long ago, there was no desert like barren land in the world, and Cistanche deserticola already existed. It grows on the earth and constantly absorbs the essence of the earth and the aura of all things by virtue of its special ability. As time goes by, it absorbs more and more essence and aura, as if the nutrients of the earth are gradually converged on Cistanche deserticola.
After being continuously absorbed by it, the earth gradually became dry and barren, and the once vibrant scene was no longer present, slowly evolving into the desert like yellow sand that we see today. Although this is just a legend, it indirectly reflects the special "influence" of Cistanche deserticola in people's minds, as if it contains a mysterious and powerful power. Even in legendary stories, it has the "ability" to change the landscape of the earth.

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The Legend of Cistanche in the Eyes of Japanese Men

In Japan, Cistanche deserticola is a magical plant deeply believed in by middle-aged "stress men". It is regarded as a good helper that can help them maintain and restore their confidence, and even some middle-aged Japanese men, because of their belief in its extraordinary efficacy, regard Cistanche deserticola as a sacred object and respectfully offer it to the table, paying homage to it, which shows their respect for Cistanche deserticola.
In daily life, Cistanche deserticola has also integrated into many scenes of Japanese families. Many families often use Cistanche deserticola slices to brew tea, allowing the unique nutrients to slowly enter the body with the tea water; Some people also use Cistanche deserticola to make soup, which not only adds a unique flavor to the soup, but also has nourishing effects. Walking into pharmacies in Japan, one can often see the figure of Cistanche deserticola, which is made into capsules or pills for people to choose according to their needs.
The father of Cistanche deserticola, Professor Tu Pengfei from Peking University, once suggested that taking 3-5 grams of dried Cistanche deserticola every day can help strengthen the body and improve kidney function. In addition, Cistanche deserticola can be taken in various ways. You can either steam it soft in a boiling pot, cut it into thin pieces, and soak it in a cup of water for tea, or directly boil water for drinking. For those who can drink moderately, it is also a good choice to use it to soak Cistanche deserticola. Generally, 100g of Cistanche deserticola deserticola can be soaked in 1kg of Baijiu. However, the dosage of Cistanche deserticola varies among different populations, with middle-aged men taking no more than 10-20 grams per day.

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In short, in Japan, Cistanche deserticola has already gained high popularity, carrying people's many expectations for health and vitality. It seems to be a health "treasure" that has drifted across the sea from China, continuing its legendary story in a foreign land.