Cistanche tubulosa mainly distributed in Taklimakan desert, Xinjiang,it has the function of strengthing kidney, enhancing sex function, available for essence and blood, commonly used in the treatment of male impotency, men's, women's infertility, metrorrhagia, vaginal discharge, lassitude in loin and legs, powerless in bones and muscles, depleted blood,constipationand other symptom, Cistanche tubulosa has the reputation on"desert ginseng". Modern research shows that it has the function of improving renal function, enhancing memory, anti-senile dementia, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, regulating the immune function, and multi-faceted function. It has always been used as food among the people for nourishing purposes.
Formal Name
Cistanche tubulosa(Schenk)R.Wight
Ecology
Parasitic plant on the root of red willow
Natural Distribution
Mainly in Hetian area around The Taklimakan Desert
