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0Hello, my friends! Welcome to this podcast. Today I want to take you to know a growing in the desert "mysterious guest" - Cistanche . The name may sound strange, but in the world of health care, it carries considerable weight.
Cistanche has a long history and was regarded as a valuable Chinese medicine in ancient times. It first appeared in the "Shennong Materia Medica", was listed as top quality, this status is equivalent to the "top student" in the field of medicinal materials. . Cistanche was prized by locals and caravans in the Western regions. The desert environment is harsh and materials are scarce, and cistanche can not only be used as medicine, but also as food in times of shortage. . It is like the "savior" in the desert, helping people resist the harsh environment, and gradually has a unique cultural significance, which is given the good meaning of physical fitness and longevity.
The growth process of cistanche is also amazing. It is a parasitic plant that likes to live on the roots of bossage trees. Like a "little lodger", it gets its nutrients from the haloxylon tree. It spends most of its time underground, emerging only at certain times to reveal its thick stem, a bit like a "lurker" in the desert.
Let's talk about its "connotation", that is, those ingredients that are good for the body. Cistanche is rich in phenylethanol glycosides, polysaccharides, alkaloids and so on. Start with phenylethanol glycosides, which is the "trump card" of cistanche, like the body's "little energy assistant". It can regulate the endocrine, especially for our kidney function has a good regulatory effect. The kidney is like the "purifier" of the body, and phenylethanol glycosides make it work more efficiently, helping the body expel excess water and toxins, and maintaining the body's water and salt balance. For those who feel a little "hollow" because of irregular life, phenylethanol glycosides may help you regain your vitality.
Cistanche polysaccharides are the immune system's "best friend." Polysaccharides can enhance the activity of immune cells, so that they are like a small soldier full of fighting spirit, always ready to resist the invasion of foreign germs. When the seasons are changing and the flu is raging, cistanche polysaccharides can help boost your resistance and make you less sick. In addition, it also has antioxidant effects, which can mop up free radicals in the body. Free radicals are the "culprit" of aging, and polysaccharides clean up free radicals, which can delay the aging of the body and keep you young from the cellular level.
Alkaloids also play an important role in cistanche. It has a modulating effect on the nervous system, like giving the nerves a "massage". If you've been stressed out lately and can't get a good night's sleep, alkaloids may help calm your nerves and let you fall asleep. It can also promote intestinal peristalsis, solve the annoyance of constipation, and make your intestines more open.
However, although the cistanche is good, but not everyone is suitable for eating, like pregnant women, minors are not suitable. When you eat, you must first understand your physical condition, and it is best to consult a professional doctor.
Today, we uncover the mystery of Cistanche, from its history and culture to its scientific composition, all have a good study. I hope you have a new understanding of the health treasures in this desert. Thanks for listening and we'll see you next time on podcast!
