Cistanche deserticola is one of the most frequently used tonics in the prescriptions of tonifying kidney and strengthening yang in past dynasties, which shows its powerful function of tonifying kidney. Kidney storing essence, leading bone to produce marrow, is the congenital foundation, and is the power and source of physical strength. Long-term exercise and overwork will lead to the decrease of blood testosterone, which is the main factor for the decrease of exercise ability and the extension of recovery process.

Cistanche deserticola can prevent and treat the decrease of blood testosterone caused by exercise, promote the secretion of pituitary gonadal hormone, speed up fatigue recovery and improve exercise ability. It can also reduce the accumulation of blood lactic acid, accelerate the clearance and improve the acid resistance of the body after quantitative load exercise.

Cistanche deserticola also contains a lot of amino acids, cystine, vitamins and minerals, which can effectively improve the vitality and quality of male sperm.

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Other functions of cistanche deserticola:

Cistanche deserticola can also moisten intestines and detoxify. Its decoction has obvious laxative effect, can improve intestinal peristalsis, inhibit water absorption in large intestine and shorten defecation time. It has obvious curative effect on habitual constipation, physical weakness constipation and postpartum constipation of the elderly.

Cistanche deserticola also has the effects of anti-aging and prolonging life. Cistanche deserticola can be used as medicine and food. Long-term consumption can increase physical strength, enhance endurance and resist fatigue. It can also improve human aging symptoms and restore people's energy, physical strength and vitality.

Reference source: People's Daily Online-"Desert Ginseng"-Cistanche deserticola