The effects and differences between Suoyang and Cistanche deserticola

Both Suoyang and Cistanche deserticola are kidney-tonifying and yang-strengthening herbs. Their overall effects are similar, but there are still differences. Many people don't know which one is more suitable for them when choosing, so it is necessary to understand the effects and differences of these two herbs.

Difference

Both Cistanche deserticola and Suoyang are perennial succulent herbaceous parasites. Both Cistanche deserticola and Suoyang grow in the desert, but Cistanche deserticola mainly parasitizes on the herbaceous plant Haloxylon ammodendron, while Suoyang mainly parasitizes on Nitraria tangutorum. The stem of Cistanche deserticola is yellow, while that of Suoyang is dark purple or red.

However, Cistanche deserticola is mild and nourishing, and it does not hurt the yin, so it is called Cistanche deserticola. Cistanche deserticola can be eaten for a long time, and its function of moistening the intestines and nourishing blood is better than that of Suoyang. However, Suoyang has a stronger tonic effect, and has a greater power to invigorate yang and benefit essence. It is suitable for short-term consumption, and its function of moistening the intestines is not as good as that of Cistanche deserticola. Suoyang will cause internal heat if eaten too much, but Cistanche deserticola does not have this effect.

effect

Cistanche deserticola and Suoyang have the same effects. They can nourish the kidney and strengthen yang, replenish essence and blood, moisten the intestines and relieve constipation. They can treat male impotence, premature ejaculation, and spermatorrhea due to kidney yang deficiency and insufficient essence and blood. They can also treat female uterine coldness, infertility, sore waist and knees, weak muscles and bones, and constipation due to dryness of body fluid and intestines. In addition to their medicinal effects, they are also additives in food, tobacco, alcohol and other industries.