Cistanche deserticola
Scientific names: Cistanche deserticola
Family: Orobanchaceae
Alternate names: Desert broomrape, Desert ginseng, Cistanches Herba, Ginseng of the Desert, Rou Cong Rong.
Actions: General, Antioxidant, Bone, Exercise, Hepatoprotective, Immune, Intestinal, Neuroprotective, Sexual function
Background
Cistanche deserticola is a type of plant that must grow on another plant in order to survive. It grows in dry conditions around the world. The stem of Cistanche deserticola is used in medicine.
Cistanche deserticola is used for constipation, tetanus, infertility, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Cistanche deserticola is used for constipation, tetanus, infertility, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Cistanche deserticola is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Cistanche deserticola is safe to use when pregnant or breast feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid useEffectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Kidney health.
- Constipation.
- Tetanus.
- Weakness and fatigue.
- Memory.
- Sexual health and fertility.
- Other uses.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of Cistanche deserticola depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Cistanche deserticola. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Cistanche deserticola interacts with any medicines. Before taking Cistanche deserticola, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Cistanche deserticola contains chemicals that act as antioxidants. It also contains chemicals that might decrease swelling (inflammation), slow the breakdown of bones, and modify levels of hormones in the body.
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