SAFE
Cistanche deserticola
Cistanche deserticola / tubulosa (stem parasitic plant extract)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Botanicals
PubMed Studies
2
About
Desert horehound — Chinese Rou Cong Rong, used as aphrodisiac and Kidney Yang tonic. Phenylethanoid glycosides (echinacoside, acteoside) with neuroprotective and endocrine properties.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Drug interactions: antidiabetics (blood glucose effects), immunosuppressants. Generally well tolerated at typical doses. Pregnancy: insufficient data.
🏷️ Other Names
Cistanche deserticola / tubulosa (stem parasitic plant extract)