What are the functions and effects of Cistanche salsa?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been constantly feeling physically weak, with soreness and weakness in the waist and knees, and I tire easily. I heard that consuming Cistanche (Cistanche salsa) may help alleviate these symptoms. What are its functions and benefits?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Cistanche (Cistanche deserticola), also known as Rou Congrong, has the following main functions and benefits:
1. Tonifies the kidney and enhances yang: Cistanche contains abundant alkaloids, amino acids, and polysaccharides, which can promote kidney health, enhance sexual function, and effectively improve symptoms such as weakness and soreness of the waist and knees, and sexual dysfunction caused by kidney deficiency.
2. Moistens the intestines and relieves constipation: The dietary fiber and mucilage in Cistanche can increase intestinal lubrication, promote intestinal peristalsis, and help alleviate constipation and dry stool.
4. Improves anemia: Cistanche can promote hematopoietic function and increase red blood cell count, thereby helping to alleviate anemia caused by low hemoglobin levels.
5. Protects the cardiovascular system: The active ingredients in Cistanche help lower blood pressure, reduce blood viscosity, and prevent atherosclerosis, thus offering certain preventive effects against cardiovascular diseases.
Medication should be taken under the guidance of a qualified physician. When using Cistanche, it should be taken in appropriate amounts to avoid adverse reactions caused by excessive intake.
