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Desertliving Cistanche (Herba Cistachis)

Location found

Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjinag and Qinghai, China

Flavor & Property

Sweet and salty; warm

Effects

Strengthens kidney, moistens the bowels to relieve constipation

Use

Impotence

* used with prepared rehmannia, dodder seed and schisandra fruit

For female sterility

* used with antler glue, Chinese angelica root, human placenta etc.

Constipation

* used with hemp seed and eagle wood

Dosage & Administration

10-20g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Diarrhea or constipation

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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