"Desert ginseng" Cistanche for constipation

Cistanche deserticola grows in the desert Because of its rich nutrients, it is called "desert ginseng" Professor Zhang Guoxi of Xiyuan Hospital, Chinese Academy of traditional Chinese medicine, pointed out that congee or stew with Cistanche deserticola is very effective in preventing and treating constipation in the elderly Cistanche deserticola is sweet and warm It has the effects of Tonifying Kidney Yang, benefiting essence and blood, moistening intestines and defecating Pharmacology research shows that Cistanche deserticola can prolong the life span of Drosophila, reduce blood pressure and enhance immune function Cistanche deserticola contains inorganic salts and hydrophilic glial polysaccharides, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and defecation Cistanche can be purchased in pharmacies, but the quality of Cistanche collected in different seasons is different From March to may in spring, the collected Cistanche deserticola is half buried in the sand and dried in the sun It is called "sweet big Yun" or "light big Yun" with good quality The Cistanche collected in autumn is not easy to dry due to its high water content It must be salted and dried again It is called "xiandayun" and its quality is poor It should be noted that the salt content of "xiandayun" is relatively high, and the elderly with hypertension should not take it, so "sweet Dayun" should be selected as much as possible In the case of only "xiandayun", it is necessary to soak it with clear water for many times to reduce the salt content.