The methods of using Cistanche deserticola are generally as follows:

1. Soak in water for drinking: Soak 10-15g of Cistanche deserticola in an appropriate amount of warm water, and put it into a teacup or teapot. , wait 3-5 minutes and then drink.

2. Cook soup for consumption: Put a few pieces of Cistanche deserticola into chicken soup, pork bone soup, etc. and simmer for about 1 hour to enhance the flavor and efficacy of the soup.

3. Stew meat for consumption: Stewing Cistanche deserticola with other raw materials to stew chicken, stew pork, stew beef, etc. can increase the nutritional value and improve the tonic effect.

4. Make tea: Boil dried Cistanche deserticola and other herbs to make tea. Drinking more can enhance your physical fitness.

It should be noted that although Cistanche deserticola is a tonic, it also has certain contraindications for people. For example, people with weak spleen and stomach and physical weakness should not eat more. Before using Cistanche deserticola, it is best to seek advice from your doctor or herbalist.