Cistanchis is an herb that grows mainly in desert areas. It may seem inconspicuous, but its therapeutic value should not be underestimated. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the relevant contraindications when consuming. So, what can't you eat with Cistanchis?

What can't Cistanchis be eaten with

There are no contraindications.

Cistanchis + Eucommia bark: can treat deficiency of liver and kidney, cold pain in waist and knees

Cistanchis + Angelica sinensis: can treat deficiency of essence and blood, constipation

Cistanchis + Schisandra chinensis: can treat impotence and frequent urination

Cistanchis + Fructus Schisandra chinensis: can moisten the intestines to laxative

Cistanchis + Chives seed: can cure impotence and premature ejaculation by fixing the essence of sperm and stopping the emission of sperm. Therapeutic value

Cistanchis is rich in alkaloids, crystalline neutral substances, amino acids, trace elements, vitamins and other ingredients. It can tonify kidney yang, benefit essence and blood, inhibit the appearance of "yang deficiency" symptoms and prevent weight loss. It can effectively prevent and treat kidney deficiency and impotence, spermatorrhea and premature ejaculation in men and irregular menstruation, amenorrhea and infertility in women. Functions: tonifying kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, laxative. It is used for impotence, infertility, soreness and weakness of waist and knees, weakness of muscles and bones, intestinal dryness and constipation. Generally used in bowel dryness and constipation. It is used in conjunction with Fructus Psoralea. Used with cypress seed kernel and other medicines.

Who can't eat Cistanchis

Weak stomach and loose stools

Cistanchis has the effect of lubricating the intestines and laxative, and should not be taken by people with weak spleen and stomach and loose stools.

For those with yin deficiency and real heat

Cistanchis tonify the kidney and benefit the yang. It is not suitable for those with yin deficiency and heat, those with high phase fire, and those with constipation caused by real heat in the stomach and intestines. It is contraindicated for those with strong phase fire and weak stomach and intestines.

Cautions

Cistanchus is not recommended to be used with metal objects. Cistanchis cannot be soaked in water or wine with iron or copper utensils, because such metal objects will absorb the nutrients of Cistanchis and make Cistanchis lose its own nutritional value. It is better to use glass cups to soak Cistanchis.