Product Name : Cistanche Powder Extract
Latin Name: Cistanche deserticola
Specification: Polyphenols 16%,30%
Country of Origin :China

Cistanche deserticola is an annual parasitic plant native to North America and east Asia, it is grown on sandy soils in USA and northwest China. It is dug in spring when its seedling still does not or just comes up out of the earth. Following removal of the inflorescence, it is cut into segments and dried in the sun, which is termed as "sweet cistanche." Those collected in autumn are soaked in salt water, and termed as "salty cistanche"; after getting rid of salt,they are sliced, dried in the sun or steamed with water and wine and dried in air.

Cistanche stem is a rejuvenating kidney tonic, helping to support and enhance function of the kidneys. It is useful when kidney function is weak (as in cases of water retention) or in cases where the function of the kidneys is not balanced by the function of other organs (as in urinary incontinence). Cistanches are also useful for impotence in men, and result in increased sexual ability rather than increased sex drive.
Function: 
1、Impotence
According to modern scientific studies, Cistanche exerts testosterone-like action, promoting sexual desire and ability. Cistanche stimulates sperm production and seminal fluid secretion, stimulating sexual desire by filling up the seminal vesicle. Cistanche exerts an overall body strengthening effect. The herbs act to exhibit gonadotropin-like (hormone-like) effects, without affecting the healthy balance of testosterone in the body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, as aphrodisiacs, and are indicated for impotence. Cistanche are also indicated for premature ejaculation. Cistanche assists the other herbs by helping to adjust the neuro-endocrine regulation of the male reproductive system, thus keeping a healthy hormonal balance.
2、Immune Support
Water-soluble composition of Cistanche extract have immunity strengthen function observed in small rats’ liquid and cell, and can increase weight of the small rat's spleen, thymus gland and can increase the lymphoid cell  conversion rate. Cistanche also shows anti- decrepitude function, it can make the obvious gain of the activity of red cell's oxide dismutase of small rats.
3、Constipation
Cistanche is often used as laxatives to treat constipation due to dryness of the intestines. This effect has been proved in small rats showing strengthened intestine movement.
Safety
There are no severe sides effects reported after taking Cistanche extract. It is also considered “Generally safe for appropriate consumption” by American Herbal Products Association (AHPA).
Dosage
A daily dosage of 200-400 mg Cistanche extract standardized to 16% polyphenols is recommended to enhance sexual potency.
References
1, Anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory activity caused by Cistanche deserticola in rodents-Journal of Ethnopharmacology
2, Xiaoying Shang, Xiaowen Wang, Xuefei Wang,et al. Protective effect of Glycosides of Cistanche on immune function of 60Coγ-ray irradiated mice.Chinese traditional and herbal drugs,2001,32(2):139-142.
3, Ming-Chin Lu, Studies on the sedative effect of Cistanche deserticola.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 1998, 59(3):161-165.
4, Zhou Jiale and Cai Xiucai, Treatment of 70 cases of male infertility by Chinese medicine, Jiangxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1989; 20(3): 15.