Desertliving Cistanche
Herba Cistanches, Cistanches Herba
Rou Cong Rong

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; salty; warm

Part(s) used

Fleshy stem

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To reinforce the kidney, replenish vital essence and blood, and induce taxation.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Impotence, infertility, backache, limp aching lumbus and knees, weakness in sinews and bones, intestinal dry and constipation.