Latin Name: Herba Cistanches Deserticolae

Properties: sweet, salty, warm

Actions: tonifies kidneys, strengthens Yang, moistens intestines, warms womb

Medical Indications: impotence due to kidney Yang deficiency, infertility, constipation due to Qi or blood deficiency, excessive uterine bleeding, yeast infection due to cold deficient womb, inflammation or bleeding of kidneys and bladder, high blood pressure

Contraindications: not to be used in cases of diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, not to be used in patients with heat signs

Dosage: 9 to 21 grams

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