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What is Cistanche(Herba Cistanche),Cistanche(Rou Cong Rong),Desertliving Cistanche (Herba Cistachis)? What is Cistanche(Herba Cistanche) used for?Where to source Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong) and its extracts powder?

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Date: 11/10/2003
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What is Cistanche(Herba Cistanche),Cistanche(Rou Cong Rong),Desertliving Cistanch e (Herba Cistachis)? What is Cistanche(Herba Cistanche) used for?Where to source Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong) and its extracts powder?

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Composition&Application: Interesting facts of Cistanches (Herba Cistanche):Cistanche is used to reple nish blood and Kidney-Jin in Chinese Medicine. It is to use for impotence and dis turbance of menstruation. Since the characteristic of this herb is warm (not hot) , blend and sweet, thus it does not give a strong action. That why it has a Chine se name "Cong Rong" means "easy to follow".

Basic Botanical Data of Cistanche:Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong Narrative Common Name:Cistanche(Herba Cistanche) Common Name: Cistanche(Rou Cong Rong),Desertliving Cistanche (Herba Cistachis ) Family: Orobanchaceae Botanical Name: Cistanche Salsa ( C.A. Mey ) G. Beck, Cistanche deserticola Y .C. Ma Pharmaceutics Name: Herba Cistanchis Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The fleshy stems are gath ered in spring, dried in the sun and cut into slices. Sources:Grows in Mongolia, Kansu, Tsinghai and Sinkiang of China. Collect in Spring.

----------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Botanical Data of Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong) . What is Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong) ? What is it used for?. Chemical Component and Phytochemistry of Cistanches (Herba Cistanche):Orobanc hin, alkaloids.. Use Recommendations of Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong). Functions,Indications and Combinations of Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong).

What is Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong) ? What is it used for?: Cistanches (Herba Cistanche) Cistanches is a tonic herb which increases the blood circulation. It has a r eputation for increasing energy and maintaining youthfulness. It acts as a tonic for the kidneys, helps to improve bowel function and increases vitality. The Lati n name is Herba Cistanche and the Chinese name is Rou Cong Rong Cistanche is a hardy, shrub-like plant native to the desert regions of Mongo lia and northern China. It is shaped somewhat like a cross between a pine cone an d a pineapple, with thick, fleshy stems and large, yellow flowers that grow small er as the plant¡¯s apex. The stems are gathered in the spring, dried in the sun a nd cut into slices for medicinal use. In traditional Chinese medicine, cistanche is used to replenish blood and st rengthen kidney yang. It is most commonly used to treat impotence and premature e jaculation (as part of a formula containing rehmannia root, dadder seed and schis andra); pain in the lower back and knees (as part of a formula containing morinda root and eucommia bark); and constipation (as part of a formula containing hemp seed). Some studies suggest cistanche can treat some cases of infertility and low er blood pressure. Interesting facts of Cistanches (Herba Cistanche): Cistanche is used to replenish blood and Kidney-Jin in Chinese Medicine. It is to use for impotence and disturbance of menstruation. Since the characteristic of this herb is warm (not hot), blend and sweet, thus it does not give a strong action. That why it has a Chinese name "Cong Rong" means "easy to follow".

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Chemical Component and Phytochemistry of Cistanches (Herba Cistanche):Orobanc hin, alkaloids.: The Chinese drug "Rou Cong-rong" (Herba Cistanchis) is one of the commonly u sed drugs in Chinese traditional medicine. It is used to reinforce the vital func tion of kidney, especially that of the sexual organs and induce laxation, for the treatment of impotence, premature ejaculation in men, infertility, morbid leukor rhea, profuse metrorrhagia in women, and chronic constipation in the aged. This p aper deals with the qualitative and quantitative analysis of phenylethanoid glyco sides of four species and one variety of Genus Cistanche and 23 lots of commercia l crude drugs of Herba Cistanchis by RP-HPLC. The results were as follows: the chemical constituents of Cistanche desertic ola Ma, C. salsa (C. A. Mey) G. Beck, C. salsa var. albiflora P. F. Tu et Z. C. L ou and C. tubulosa were similar while those of C. sinensis were different from th e others; the contents of echinacoside and acteoside of C. salsa, which were 2.13 % and 1.51%, were the highest of the genus Cistanche. An ODS column (Alltima C18, 5 microns, 250 x 4.6 mm) was employed. Linear gradient elution of acetonitrile-- 1.5% acetic acid was used as mobile phase, and concentration of acetontrile was f rom 8% to 20% (0-60 min) in the qualitative analysis, and from 11.5 to 20% (0-35 min) in the quantitative analysis. The flow rate was 1.2 ml.min-1. The detection wavelength was set at 335 nm. br> --------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------

Use Recommendations of Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong): Impotence, premature ejaculation, frequent micturition,frequency of urinatio n, weakness of tendons, infertility, constipation in old ages,Chronic constipatio n of the aged. Effects There are reports to show Cistanche has effects of increasing saliva secretion, lowering blood pressure and increasing of body weight.The effect of C istanche is rather mild, and many times have to use a larger amount to gain the e ffects. Contraindications: Because it is a warm tonifying herb, it is not advice to use for subjects wh o have dryness of mouth, diarrhea and hot sensation in palms. How much cistanche should I take? The standard dose of cistanche is 10-20 grams daily, boiled in water for ora l use. What can happen if I take too much cistanche? Are there any interactions I s hould be aware of? What precautions should I take? Cistanche is extremely safe. The American Herbal Products Association has gi ven it a class one rating, meaning that it can be consumed safely when used appro priately. However, because it is a warm, tonifying herb, it should not be used by patients with dry mouth or diarrhea, or patients diagnosed with yin deficiency. As of this writing, there are no known drug interactions with cistanche. As alway s, make sure to consult with a licensed health care provider before taking cistan che or any other herbal remedy or dietary supplement. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----

Functions,Indications and Combinations of Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong): 1. To tonify the kidneys and strengthen yang; 2. To moisten the intestines and move feces 3. Deficiency of the kidneys manifested as impotence. Cistanche (Roucongrong ) is used with Prepared rehmannia root (Shudihuang), Dadder seed (Tusizi) and Sch isandra fruit (Wuweizi) in the formula Roucongrong Wan. 4. Frigidity and infertility. Cistanche (Roucongrong) is used with Antler gl ue (Lujiaojiao), Human placenta (Ziheche) and Prepared rehmannia root (Shudihuang ). 5. Pain in the lower back and knees and fragile bones and tendons due to kid ney deficiency. Cistanche (Roucongrong) is used with Morinda root (Bajitian) and Eucommia bark (Duzhong) in the formula Jingang Wan. 6. Constipation due to dryness in the intestines. Cistanche (Roucongrong) is used with Hemp seed (Huomaren) in the formula Runchang Wan. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----

Scintific References: 1.What is Cistanche(Herba Cistanche),Cistanche(Rou Cong Rong),Desertliving Cistanche (Herba Cistachis)? What is Cistanche(Herba Cistanche) used for?Where to source Cistanche(Herba Cistanche,Rou Cong Rong) and its extracts powder?.Via Mic hael Derrida.

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