Cistanche
Cistanche
Cistanche, also known as Cistanche deserticola, resembles Cynomorium and has a slightly sweet, warm taste. According to the "Compendium of Materia Medica," cistanche is used to treat five types of exhaustion and seven types of injuries, tonify the middle energizer, alleviate cold and heat pain in the penis, nourish the five internal organs, strengthen yin, and enrich essence and qi. It is now being cultivated artificially and is a valuable traditional Chinese medicinal herb awaiting further development.
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