{"product_id":"cistanche","title":"Cistanche","description":"\u003cp\u003eCistanche is a traditional Chineese herb with adaptogenic properties that have been used for centuries for supporting immune function and brain health, as well as helping healthy aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCistanche stem (and sometimes the root) is used to strengthen the Yang energy and is famous in Asia as a sexual tonic that has long been used by Chinese royalty. It is not hormonal. It has been used since ancient times by Qi Gong practitioners. Cistanche builds deep strength and is quite vitalizing when used continuously for a period of time. It also promotes healthy colon function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about Cistanche?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCistanche Tubulosa (a.k.a. Cistanche deserticola) is an unusual parasitic flower that grows in the Taklimakan Desert Region of Chinga. It can’t produce chlorophyll like most plants; instead it extracts water and nutrients from host plants for energy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have historically prized Cistanche Tubulosa for \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosting sexual vigor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plant has also been known as a remedy for renal disease since 100 BC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the yellow flowers of Cistanche, one can see a contrast with the dry landscape. These ancient healers and herbalists likely found them unusual in appearance and sought them out for their medicinal properties, considering they were used like ginseng when it could not be obtained elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cistanche tubulosa is considered endangered because the conditions to grow it are difficult to create.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Cistanche Tubulosa?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCistanche Tubulosa (肉苁蓉 Rou Cong Rong) is a fantastic herb for whole body health. The herb has been the subject of numerous research studies since the 1980s. The herb has been found to support improvement in even more conditions than the ones initially discovered. It has been shown to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance immunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide antioxidants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect against neurodegenerative disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemedy digestive issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUlcers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGastritis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat neurological problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreat diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance sexual function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has often been called “desert ginseng“ because it energizes the body like ginseng.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis herb has been widely researched as a treatment option for Alzheimeimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. It also shows promise in the reduction of cancer cells.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResearchers have found over 100 phytochemical compounds in the plant, including phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs), lignans, alditols and iridoids. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn traditional Chinese medicine, cistanche is used to replenish blood and strengthen kidney yang. It is most commonly used to treat impotence and premature ejaculation (as part of a formula containing rehmannia root, dadder seed and schisandra); pain in the lower back and knees (as part of a formula containing morinda root and eucommia bark); and constipation (as part of a formula containing hemp seed). Some studies suggest cistanche can treat some cases of infertility and lower blood pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCistanches has \u003cem\u003ea \u003c\/em\u003etaste of sweet, warm and salty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard dosage is around 1000mg (1g), up to 2x daily.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCistanche extracts have been reported to have sedative activity in laboratory animals, so caution should be used when taking cistanche and operating automobile or heavy machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscontinue if allergy occurs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCistanche has been reported safe in recommended doses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cosmic Bazaar","offers":[{"title":"50g Jar","offer_id":51734184165650,"sku":"CISTANCHE-50G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk per gram","offer_id":51734184198418,"sku":"CISTANCHE-BULK","price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/store.celium.eco\/products\/cistanche","provider":"Celium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}