This is an herb you rarely hear about or discussed. Cistanche is a worldwide genus of holoparasitic desert plants in the family Orobanchaceae. They lack chlorophyll and obtain nutrients and water from the host plants whose roots they parasitize Cistanche health benefits include enhancing immunity, sexual health, antioxidation, and neuroprotection. It's known for its anti-aging properties.
There were studies of this herb being effective as an anti aging herb. Studies have been done on reducing vulnerability for infections and different cancers.
The anti aging effects involve the immune system and discussion of B and T cells. I have read studies of Cistanche in diseases like Alzheimer’s The study was 300 mg of herb 3 times a day for a year in compared to the placebo group. There was no shrinkage of the hippocampus in the herb group taking Cistanche versus placebo . There was better cognitive function with the herb group.
More studies like this need to be discussed. I have seen one study of this herb used in patients with osteoporosis.
Until tomorrow…