Common Names: Cistanche Herb, Broomrape, Broom-rape, Orbanche, Fleshy Stem of the Broomrape, Ginseng of the Desert
Botanical Name: Cistanche deserticola herb
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Rou Cong Rong
Rou Cong Rong Dosage: Consult your healthcare provider for your correct dose.
Rou Cong Rong Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use when diarrhea is present.
Broomrape is a perennial obligate parasite member of the Orobanchaceae plant family. It does not contain any chlorophyll and relies on its host for nutrients and water. Broomrape can be found in the desert regions of China. The stems are harvested in the spring, then cut and dried for medicinal use.
Rou Cong Rong is a traditional Chinese herb used to ease pain, replenish blood and strengthen kidney yang. Rou Cong Rong benefits male reproductive function, supports circulatory health, benefits kidney health and may ease occasional constipation.
Cut broomrape can be made into a tea or tincture for easy dosing. Powdered broomrape can be used to make your own fresh filler-free capsules.
Rou Cong Rong Herb Category: Herbs that Tonify the Yang
Rou Cong Rong Properties: Sweet, Warm, Salty
Rou Cong Rong Meridians / Channels: Large Intestine, Kidney, Liver
Rou Cong Rong Naturally Occurring Components: Iridoids. Cistamin, Cistachlorine, Cistanosides A, B,C,D,E,F,G, D-mannose, β-Sitostero, Succinic acid、β-Sitosterol-glucoside, H, I Cistanosides H, I ,Decaffeoylacteoside
References:
http://alternativehealing.org/rou_cong_rong.htm
https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/rou-cong-rong
https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Rou-Cong-Rong-Cid5291
https://www.acupuncturetoday.com/herbcentral/cistanche.php
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