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Cistanches cistanches is an annual parasitic plant native to North America and east Asia that grows in sandy soils of the United States and northeast China.Those collected in autumn and soaked in salt water are called cistanches.After desalting, it is sliced, dried in the sun or steamed with water and wine and dried in the air.
China is recognized as the main producing area of cistanche cistanche in the world, and cistanche tubulosa of hetian is the outstanding representative.
The stems of cistanches cistanches are a type of kidney tonic that helps support and enhance kidney function.When kidney function is weakened (e.g., edema) or when kidney function cannot be balanced with other organ functions (e.g., urinary incontinence).