Fresh Cistanche can be taken directly by mouth.

You can choose the right amount of fresh Cistanche and put it under your tongue to take it orally. But before that, soak it in warm boiled water for about 30 minutes before taking it orally. A single amount of Cistanchis can be soaked about three to five times in a row. If you don't have the time you can also cut the dried Cistanchis into slices and add them to boiling water for about five minutes, and then drink them when they are at the right temperature.

The decoction of Cistanchis is a very common method of consumption. In order to make the flavor of Cistanchis not so singular, you can use the water boiled with Cistanchis to cook noodles, and it is generally recommended to add the right amount of water and a few slices of Cistanchis at one time, and then boil them for fifteen minutes, and then after the slices of Cistanchis have been taken out, they can be added to the noodles and boiled.

How to store Cistanchis

1, store in a ventilated place: Cistanchis can be sealed in a plastic bag and placed in a dry and ventilated place, avoiding humid environment and direct sunlight. If Cistanchis encounter humidity or slight pests during storage, it should be dried in time and then packaged for preservation.

2. Store in the refrigerator: Cistanchis can be steamed and dried, placed in a dry environment to dry out, and turned every day, then sealed in a plastic bag to avoid water vapor. Finally, put the Cistanchis into a glass jar and seal it in the refrigerator.

When selecting Cistanchis, you should start with its appearance and odor. If it looks good, hard, not easy to break, in the form of thick strips, with some small leaves beside it, then it should be Cistanchis. Of course, you can also judge the quality of Cistanchis from its smell, if the smell is special, with a little bit of sweetness and a little bit of bitterness, then it should be a good quality Cistanchis.

Refer to Baidu Encyclopedia - Cistanchia Chinensis