What you want to know about Cistanche
What is Cistanche?
Cistanche is a natural herb that only grows in desert areas. Cistanche is parasitic on the roots of other trees (Tamarisk, red willow, Haloxylon, etc.). A long time ago (ancient times), the herb Cistanche was eaten as a food material by people in desert areas.
What are the active ingredients in Cistanche?
- Echinacoside(Ech)
- Acteoside/verbascoside(Act)
- Phenylethanoid glycosides(Phgs)
- Flavonoids
Which cistanche is best?
Cistanche tubulosa is the best of all varieties of Cistanche.
There are three main types of Cistanche:
- Cistanche tubulosa
- Cistanche deserticola
- Cistanche salsa
Among the three types of Cistanche, Cistanche tubulosa has the highest content of active ingredients; then Cistanche tubulosa has the most mature artificial cultivation technology, so using Cistanche tubulosa to process the extract has a higher yield and lower cost. Moreover, currently, only Cistanche tubulosa is legally allowed to be commercialized.
What are the benefits of Cistanche?
- Good for relieving kidney disease and improving kidney function
- Good for promoting testosterone secretion
- Good for relieving physical fatigue
- Good for improving sexual function.
- Good for improving immunity
- Good for improving memory
- Good for neuroprotection, especially helping against Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease
Are there any side effects of Cistanche and its products?
Excessive consumption of Cistanche may cause swollen gums, excess energy in the body, and mild diarrhea. Consuming Cistanche on an empty stomach may cause mild bloating.
Is it safe to consume Cistanche extract?
As a food material, Cistanche has been used in the daily diet for a long time, and it has never caused any damage to the consumers.
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How to Use Cistanche?
- Direct consumption of Cistanche extract powder
- Mix cistanche extract powder with the beverage and drink directly
- Mix cistanche extract powder with alcohol and drink directly
- Tea made with cistanche extract powder
- Add Cistanche extract powder while cooking
Why Everyone Buys Cistanche Products from Wecistanche™?
- Wecistanche™ has a patented technology for the production of cistanche products, which maximizes the content of active ingredients, especially the content of Acteoside/verbascoside.
- Wecistanche™ has been researching Cistanche for nearly 20 years, and it was the first company to set production standards for Cistanche products
- Wecistanche™ has a complete industrial chain of Cistanche, including Cistanche cultivation, Cistanche product research & development, Cistanche market development, etc. So as to bring customers the most cost-effective products.