Cistanche tubulosa, the "magic plant" in desert, has been paid attention to by the world

Cistanche tubulosa originated in Xinjiang, but its distribution is concentrated in the south of Xinjiang It grows in the Tamarix bush with sufficient water and in the sand dune, and often lives on the roots of Tamarix It is widely distributed in northern Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Pakistan, India and Central Asia of the former Soviet Union Its stem is used as medicine, which has the effects of nourishing blood essence, tonifying kidney and Yang, moistening intestines and defecating Cistanche tubulosa is salty and warm, which has the effect of Tonifying Kidney Yang, nourishing blood, moistening intestines, defecating and delaying aging It plays an active role in the treatment and health care of many aspects of the human body It is called "desert ginseng" Cistanche deserticola can be used to tonify kidney yang, invigorate blood essence, moisten intestines and relieve constipation It can enhance immune function, protect nerve, resist oxidation and anti-aging, protect brain tissue and improve learning and memory In the early 1980s, experts found that the main active ingredient in Cistanche deserticola is total phenylethanol glycoside, commonly known as "life nourishing factor" (see the Pharmacopoeia of the people's Republic of China for details) It can increase the growth rate of kidney cells six times in 24 hours Among them, Mullein glycoside has the effect of invigorating the kidney, improving sexual function and making people energetic While Echinacea glycoside can enhance the activity of antioxidation, delay aging and improve learning and memory Among them, the effective component of total glycosides of benohol can improve microcirculation, soften blood vessels, and increase blood flow of heart, brain and peripheral blood vessels Taking it in winter can obviously improve the vascular circulation of extremities Cistanche deserticola has the highest frequency of use in the prescription of Tonifying the kidney of traditional Chinese medicine Modern pharmaceutical research also shows that the "life nourishing factor" in Cistanche tubulosa has the effect of Tonifying the kidney and strengthening the Yang, and can promote the release of related neurotransmitters and hormones and improve sexual desire by enhancing the function of hypothalamus pituitary adrenal gland The biggest difference with other kidney tonics is that Cistanche tubulosa does not damage Yin, and generally does not have adverse effects such as burning and dry mouth Cistanche tubulosa in improving memory: modern research shows that Cistanche tubulosa can be used as a neuroprotective agent and brain circulation improver to activate and repair brain cells, supplement brain nutrition, improve headache, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, low spirit, insomnia and other adverse symptoms, which are very useful for the elderly in memory decline and the early stage of Alzheimer's disease People's Daily Overseas Edition reported that the elderly should not only supplement calcium, but also kidney in order to achieve the goal of strong bones This is because of the close relationship between the kidney and the skeletal system In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney dominates the bone If the kidney is vigorous, the bone will be strong If the kidney is deficient, the bone will decline Regular supplement of Cistanche tubulosa extract can warm yang and invigorate the kidney, enhance renal function, promote the absorption of calcium, enhance the activity of osteoblasts, strengthen the composure of bone, and prevent the occurrence of calcium "debonding" and "calcium migration" Can also improve microcirculation: many old people and women, easy to cold hands and feet, limb chills, a late autumn, especially obvious.