Cistanche deserticola is mostly used in soups, stews, porridge, etc. It can also be soaked or boiled directly in water and used as tea. The specific methods are as follows:

1. Soup: Wash the Cistanche deserticola, add stewed chicken, stewed pork bones and other ingredients and make soup together.

2. Stew meat: Wash the Cistanche deserticola, add beef, mutton and other ingredients and stew together until cooked.

3. Porcelain pot porridge: Soak Cistanche deserticola until soft, add sugar, red dates, rice flour and other ingredients and cook together to make porridge.

4. Soak or boil water as tea: brew or cook Cistanche deserticola in boiling water, and drink 5-10 grams each time.

In terms of dosage, adults generally use 15-30 grams of Cistanche deserticola per day, which can be divided into two meals, each taking 7.5-15 grams. When children drink Cistanche deserticola, it is recommended to use a smaller dose, 3-6 grams at a time. If there are special circumstances, it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor.