
Introduction
Cistanche tubulosa mainly distributed in Taklimakan desert, Xinjiang,it has the function of strengthing kidney, enhancingsex function, available for essence and blood,commonly used in the treatment of male impotency, men's, women's infertility, metrorrhagia, vaginal discharge, lassitude in loin and legs, powerless in bones and muscles, depleted blood,constipationand other symptom, Cistanche tubulosa has the reputation on"desert ginseng". Modern research shows that it has the function of improving renal function, enhancing memory, anti-senile dementia, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, regulatingthe immune function, and multi-faceted function. It has always been used as food among the people for nourishing purposes.
Function
1.Cistanche tubulosa extract improves brain function , learning and memory function, improves their ability to remember and extract memorised information ;
2.Desertliving Cistanche Herb Extract improves brain function by restoring neurons damaged by apoptosis.
3. Cistanche tubulosa extract has echinacoside which is one of its active principles – protects damaged fibroblasts by controlling levels of reactive oxygen species ;
4. Cistanche tubulosa extract has an anti-ageing effect by inhibiting activity of reactive oxygen species.
5. Cistanche tubulosa extract has echinacoside and acteoside which improve sexual ability ;
6. Cistanche tubulosa extract increases gene expression of enzymes involved in male hormone production.
Application
1. Cistanche tubulosa extract is used to treat impotence.
2. Cistanche tubulosa extract is used to improve immunity.
3. Cistanche tubulosa extract is used to treat constipation.