What are the benefits of Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong)?
Oct 30, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Ziyi
Introduction
Cistanche usually refers to Cistanche deserticola, a type of traditional Chinese medicinal herb that commonly has effects including tonifying kidney yang, moistening the intestines to relieve constipation, alleviating dryness and lubricating the intestines, stopping bleeding, and nourishing essence and blood. Cistanche deserticola has a sweet and salty taste and warm nature, and is associated with the kidney and large intestine meridians. It is primarily known for its ability to tonify kidney yang, helping to improve symptoms caused by kidney yang deficiency such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, aversion to cold, cold limbs, cold hands and feet, and loose stools.
Cynomorium usually refers to Cistanche (a traditional Chinese herb), a medicinal material commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. It generally has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, moistening the intestines to relieve constipation, alleviating dryness and lubricating the intestines, stopping bleeding, and nourishing essence and blood. Specific details are as follows:
1. Tonifying Kidney Yang
Cistanche has a sweet and salty taste with a warm nature, affecting the kidney and large intestine meridians. It is known for its ability to tonify kidney yang, helping to improve symptoms caused by kidney yang deficiency such as soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, cold intolerance, cold limbs, cold hands and feet, and loose stools.
2. Moistening the Intestines and Relieving Constipation
Cistanche can moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, effectively improving symptoms of dry and difficult defecation, stool hardening, and incomplete evacuation caused by intestinal dryness and constipation.
3. Moistening Dryness and Lubricating the Intestines
As Cistanche affects the large intestine meridian, it has the effect of moistening dryness and lubricating the intestines. Clinically, it can be used to alleviate conditions such as intestinal dryness and constipation due to fluid deficiency and blood insufficiency, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, impotence, and premature ejaculation.
4. Stopping Bleeding
Cistanche powder also typically has hemostatic properties, which may help improve conditions such as rectal bleeding and menorrhagia.
5. Nourishing Essence and Blood
Cistanche also helps nourish essence and blood, improving symptoms caused by deficiency of essence and blood, such as premature graying of hair, dizziness, blurred vision, limb fatigue, and low energy.
It should be noted that the use of Cistanche must strictly follow medical advice. Self-medication without guidance should be avoided to prevent adverse reactions and potential harm to the body. If any discomfort occurs after taking the herb, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention promptly to facilitate recovery.
