The difference between chrysanthemum and cistanche

Compared to the more familiar Cistanche deserticola, fewer people know about Cistanche deserticola. In fact, Cistanche deserticola is also a Chinese herbal medicine with many functions and effects. So, which of these two Chinese medicinal materials has higher medicinal power? Let's listen to what the experts say below. I hope it will be of some help to everyone.

1. The efficacy and effects of Cistanche deserticola

Cistanche deserticola tastes like plums, with a slight sweet and salty taste. The whole body of this woody plant can be used as a medicinal material. It has a good effect in strengthening yang and kidney, strengthening tendons and bones. Although it is not as famous as Cistanche deserticola now, it was very famous in ancient times. It is said that regular consumption of it can also prolong life. Therefore, our ancient people called it "immortal grass".

2. The efficacy and effects of Cistanche deserticola

Many people are not unfamiliar with Cistanche, which has a very obvious effect in treating men's diseases. It can improve men's waist and calf pain, enhance men's kidney function, make the sexual life of couples more harmonious, and can also treat frequent nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, impotence and other symptoms. It is not only suitable for men, but also for women. It is very effective in improving women's gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation and infertility.

3. Where are they produced?

Cistanche cannot survive alone and needs to rely on the flowers of plants such as Haloxylon ammodendron to survive. It is a plant that grows in the desert, so it has the reputation of "desert life path". Unlike Cistanche deserticola, Cistanche deserticola cannot be found in arid desert areas. It likes to grow in shady and humid forests.

Through the above learning and training, we know that Cistanche deserticola and Cistanche deserticola are two Chinese medicinal materials with very similar effects, and they can be used instead of each other. However, all medicines are poisonous. When taking these two Chinese medicinal materials, we must take them according to the prescribed dosage. Long-term and excessive use may cause side effects to the human body and cause serious harm to health.