Cistanche
Deserticola is an herb
from China used for health conditions and medical uses
Cistanche herb health benefit
and side effects
The dried fleshy stems of Cistanche deserticola in known in China as Rou Congrong. In Japan, the species used is Cistanche salsa. Cistanche also grows in
Mongolia. According to one Chinese researcher, "Rou
Cong-rong" (Herba Cistanchis) is one of the commonly used drugs in Chinese
traditional medicine. It is used to reinforce the vital function of kidney,
especially that of the sexual organs and induce laxation, for the treatment of
impotence, premature ejaculation in men, infertility, morbid leukorrhea, profuse
metrorrhagia in women, and chronic constipation in the aged."
We are not aware of specific human studies
regarding the role of cistanche in
erectile
dysfunction as of April 2009.
Passion Rx with Cistanches herb -- For
Men and Women



Passion Rx provides results that are sometimes seen the first or
second day,
but are most noticeable the third or fourth day. Our feedback
thus far indicates more than 80% user satisfaction within the first week, and 90
percent by the end of the second week.
Dr. Sahelian and his research staff have tested various doses and extracts of exotic herbs, including cistanche and Mucuna-Pruriens from a number or raw material suppliers to determine the ideal dose and combination for optimal sexual enhancement with fewest side effects. After years of trial and error, a proprietary blend with 20 herbal extracts, has been created which works within days. This unique blend is a close kept secret known only to Dr. Sahelian and his research staff. You will only find this exact combination in Passion Rx.
What's in Cistanche?
Several compounds have been isolated from Cistanche deserticola including
cistanosides, beta-sitosterol, tubuloside, daucosterol, succinic acid,
triacontanol, acteoside, betaine phenylethanoid glycosides, and polysaccharose.
What does the research say about Cistanche?
Studies in rodents show that administration of cistanche improves energy levels.
Mice given cistanche are able to swim for longer periods. Many of the compounds
found in cistanche have antioxidant properties and protect the liver from
toxins.
Cistanche Aphrodisiac Properties
Cistanche has been used in Chinese medicine for
sexual enhancement.
Side Effects of Cistanche
Increased body temperature has been noted.
Passion Rx product with
Cistanche
Some of the herbs in Passion Rx
include Ashwagandha
herb,
Catuaba,
Cnidium herb,
Horny Goat Weed herb,
Muira
Puama, Tribulus,
Tongkat ali, and
Yohimbe.
Cistanche study
Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity caused by Cistanche deserticola
in rodents.
Lin LW. China Medical College, 91 Hsieh Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC.
J Ethnopharmacol. 2002 Dec;83(3):177-82.
In the present study, the rhizomes of Cistanche deserticola (Orobanchaceae)
were extracted with 50% ethanol and isolated orderly by ethyl acetate, n-butanol
and water. The analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Cistanche deserticola
extract and three layers were evaluated in several animal models. Cistanche
deserticola extracts effectively inhibited writhing response induced by 1%
acetic acid and biphasic licking responses caused by 1% formalin, and also
reduced the edema induced by 1% carrageenan but not zymosan. Furthermore, the
butanolic and aqueous layers of Cistanche deserticola extract not only reduced
the pain induced by acetic acid and formalin, but also decreased the edema that
induced by carrageenan. Effects of the butanolic layer of Cistanche deserticola
extract are better than that of the aqueous layer. In addition, the effect of
the butanolic layer of Cistanche deserticola extract was not abolished by
naloxone. These results revealed that Cistanche deserticola has analgesic and
anti-inflammatory effects, and the butanolic and aqueous layers are mainly
active constituents. Furthermore, the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of
the butanolic layer of Cistanche deserticola extract were not related to opioid
receptors and immune system.
Anti-oxidative action of the glycosides of Cistanche in the tissue of mice
Wang X, Li L. Xinjiang Medical College, Wulumuqi 830054.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1998 Sep;23(9):554-5
To study the anti-oxidative action of Cistanche in the tissues of mice.
Contents of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and
lipofuscin in the heart, liver, brain and kidney of mice were measured, using
pyrogallic acid, thiobarbi turic acid (TBA) and fluorescent technique
respectively. It was found that the Cistanche (125 mg/kg, 250 mg/kg) had a
significantly higher SOD activity and lower MDA contents in brain and kidney
than that in control group. GCS(250 mg/kg) enhanced SOD activity in the heart
and liver, declined contents of MDA and lipofuscin in all tissues.
The results suggest that Cistanche could increase the antioxidative action in vivo
significantly and prevent lipoperoxidative damages in tissues.
Hepatoprotective activity of phenylethanoids from Cistanche deserticola.
Xiong Q. Toyama
Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan.
Planta Med. 1998 Mar;64(2):120-5.
Four phenylethanoids isolated from the stems of Cistanche deserticola, acteoside, 2'-acetylacteoside, isoacteoside and tubuloside B,
significantly suppressed NADPH/CCl4-induced lipid peroxidation in rat liver
microsomes. Addition of them to primary cultured rat hepatocytes efficiently
prevented cell damage induced by exposure to CCl4 or D-galactosamine (D-GalN).
Acteoside further showed pronounced anti-hepatotoxic activity against CCl4
in vivo.
Cistanche supplement side effects
and interactions
Q. Does cistanche cause double vision side effects? Can it be used with other
aphrodisiac herbs?
A. High doses of cistanche could make vision slightly fuzzy in some
people for a few hours. It may be best not to use a full dosage of cistanches
along with tongkat
ali extract or other potent sexual improving herbs.
Q. I find cistanche herb
listed in
herbal Viagra pills. Does cistanche help with sexual enhancement? Can you
tell me about
avena sativa extract?
A. Yes, cistanches herb can help improve erectile function, so can
tribulus terrestris
extract. Avena sativa is a mild aphrodisiac
and not as potent as tribulus terrestris.
Q. Does cistanche interfere when drinking an ounce or
two of acai juice or
mangosteen juice?
A. We don't see any problems with the combination. We will update
this article as more
cistanche information becomes available.