The succulent stem of cistanche deserticola is rectangular, with a length of 3 ~ 15cm and a diameter of 2 ~ 8cm, with a thick bottom and a thin top. The surface is brown or grayish brown, and the fleshy scales are densely covered with tiles, and the scales are rhombic or triangular. Weight, unbreakable. The cross section is brown, and the light brown punctate vascular bundles are arranged in a wavy ring, accounting for about 4/5 of the wood, sometimes hollow. Slight gas, sweet taste, slightly bitter. It is best to have thick scales and soft leaves.
Step 2 classify
There are two kinds of commodities: light cistanche deserticola and salty cistanche deserticola. Cistanche deserticola is the best one, with large body fat, fine scales, grayish brown to dark brown, oily and soft stems. The best salt-roasted cistanche deserticola is black glutinous rice, fine scales, thick strips and oblate body. It is customary to think that Inner Mongolia is the most famous.
3. True and false cistanche deserticola
In recent years, due to the shortage of medicinal resources, cistanche tubulosa has appeared in the market as cistanche tubulosa, so attention should be paid to identification when using it.
Cistanche tubulosa is an irregular shape such as a flat cylinder, a flat spindle, a flat ellipse, a flat circle, etc., with a length of 6-8 cm and a diameter of 4-6 and 5 cm. Its surface is reddish brown, grayish brown or brown, with many twists, and it is densely covered with fleshy scales, which is slightly arranged in a band. Dense on the top and sparse on the bottom, the scale apex has fallen off, and the residue width is more than 1 cm. It is hard and heavy, has no toughness, and is not easy to break. The cross section is granular, mostly grayish brown, and some outer rings are black and hard gelatinous. Dark brown punctate vascular bundles are many, irregularly scattered, and some have small cracks; The smell is light and the taste is sweet and bitter.
To identify the real cistanche deserticola, it is still necessary to identify it according to its appearance, shape and color, but many friends who bought it for the first time don't know much about it. First, we should observe it according to its shape. The color of cistanche deserticola is very strange, slightly sweet and slightly bitter, and the taste is also the most important identification method.
Protection Status of Cistanche deserticola Reserve
Cistanche deserticola is a valuable Chinese medicine with economic value. It is also a relic of the ancient Mediterranean, which has certain scientific value for studying the desert flora of Central Asia. The number of endangered species cistanche deserticola has decreased sharply due to a large number of excavations. According to the investigation, there are only 7 cistanche deserticola in every thousand parasitic plants Haloxylon ammodendron. Because Haloxylon ammodendron is an excellent feed for camels and fuel for local people, overgrazing, massive logging and excavation also put Haloxylon ammodendron in a critical situation. Only in Badain Jaran Desert, there are a few wild Cistanches. Establish a large area Haloxylon ammodendron reserve focusing on protecting cistanche deserticola, prohibit cutting Haloxylon ammodendron, and actively develop the economy of cistanche deserticola. Herdsmen can gain economic benefits by protecting Haloxylon ammodendron forest and scientifically digging wild cistanche deserticola, making protecting the ecological environment a conscious behavior of human beings. Actively carry out artificial propagation and expand its distribution area. In Wulanbuhe Desert, Inner Mongolia, 200 million mu of protected areas and 400,000 mu of artificial forest land have been established to plant cistanche deserticola.
Illegal picking
Since the spring of 20 15, the illegal activities of illegal excavation of cistanche deserticola in northwest Xinjiang and Buxair county have been on the rise. In order to effectively curb illegal excavation, the county forest police station, in conjunction with local public security, border defense, forestry bureau, people's armed forces and other law enforcement forces, went deep into the hinterland of Gurbantunggut desert and launched a special campaign to crack down on illegal excavation of Cistanche deserticola.
According to the provisions of Articles 18 and 26 of the Regulations on the Protection of Wild Plants in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, collecting wild plants must go to the relevant departments for a wild plant collection certificate. Those who collect wild plants privately will be subject to administrative punishment, and serious cases will be investigated for criminal responsibility.
The advantage of eating cistanche deserticola is 1. Cistanche deserticola is rich in alkaloids, crystalline neutral substances, amino acids, trace elements and vitamins. It can tonify kidney yang, nourish essence and blood, inhibit symptoms of yang deficiency and prevent weight loss. It can effectively prevent and treat diseases such as impotence due to kidney deficiency in men, nocturnal emission and premature ejaculation, irregular menstruation in women, amenorrhea and infertility.
2. Cistanche deserticola can significantly improve the propulsion speed of small intestine, shorten the defecation time, and significantly inhibit the water absorption of large intestine, thus promoting the wetting and excretion of feces, which has a real laxative effect.
3. Cistanche deserticola can also enhance immune function. Cistanche deserticola polysaccharide has a significant effect on the formation and activity of human lymphocytes, which can increase the proliferation of lymphocytes and thus enhance the immune function of the body.
4. Cistanche deserticola can also regulate the circulatory system, which has the following functions: protecting ischemic myocardium; Reducing blood lipid, resisting atherosclerosis and thrombosis; Reduce peripheral vascular resistance, dilate peripheral blood vessels, and lower blood pressure; Protect the liver and resist fatty liver.
5. Phenyl alcohol sugar contained in cistanche deserticola is an ingredient that other drugs do not have. It is the most effective ingredient for delaying aging. Cistanche deserticola can obviously delay the aging of pituitary gland, gonad and thymus.