Cistanche Essence Granules

Cistanche Essence Granules (苁蓉精颗粒) is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) product in granule form, typically containing Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong, 肉苁蓉) and often a combination of other traditional Chinese herbs. Cistanche, also known as "desert ginseng," is a parasitic plant highly valued in TCM for its purported ability to tonify kidney yang, benefit essence and blood, moisten the intestines, and relieve constipation. Modern research suggests Cistanche possesses neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, and sexual function-improving properties. Products under this or similar names are commonly used for conditions associated with kidney yang deficiency, such as fatigue, impotence, infertility, low back pain, weak knees, memory impairment, and tinnitus. The exact composition can vary between manufacturers, as the name may refer to a category of products rather than a single, standardized formulation. These granules are generally prepared through extraction and concentration of the herbal ingredients, followed by drying into a granular form for easy dissolution and consumption.

Other names

苁蓉精颗粒