SAFE
Cistanche Tubulosa
Cistanche tubulosa Rou Cong Rong
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
Specialty Nutrients
PubMed Studies
4
About
Desert parasitic plant used as TCM kidney yang tonic. Contains echinacoside with testosterone-supporting and anti-ageing effects.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Provides targeted nutritional substrate or pharmacological activity for specific biochemical pathways not adequately supported by standard dietary intake. Mechanism involves enzyme cofactor provision, receptor modulation, or membrane structural modification.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Generally well tolerated. Stimulant interaction. Limited Western clinical data.
🏷️ Other Names
Cistanche tubulosa Rou Cong Rong