Cistanche (Cistanche deserticola)
Botanical illustration in preparation
Entry in preparation — this archive entry is still being completed. What is recorded so far is shown below, exactly as it stands.
Properties:
Traditional & folkloric uses, as recorded in the apothecary archive:
- Supports hormonal balance and regulation
- Eases menstrual and menopausal symptoms
- Nourishes the reproductive system
3 of 5 properties recorded so far.
The "ginseng of the desert." Cistanche supports kidney yang, sexual vitality, cognitive function, and longevity.
Categories: Hormonal Balance · Energy · Adaptogen · Back to the Herb Index