How much is Cistanche tubulosa per jin in 2017? What are its effects and functions? How do you make wine with it?

Cistanche tubulosa, also known by the aliases Jiangyun, Cunyun, Congrong and Chagan Gaoya, is an endangered species. It is a parasitic plant that parasitizes the roots of the desert tree saxaul, and has long enjoyed the reputation of “desert ginseng.” It has extremely high medicinal value and is a precious traditional Chinese medicinal herb. So how much is it per jin? What effects and functions make it such a precious medicinal herb? How is it best used to make wine? Throughout history, Cistanche was presented by the states of the Western Regions as a rare tribute to the imperial court, and it is also one of the tonic medicines used most frequently in kidney-tonifying and yang-strengthening prescriptions through the ages.

I. How much is Cistanche tubulosa per jin in 2017?

According to news from the Bozhou Chinese medicinal materials market on July 24, Cistanche tubulosa, affected by the off-season for demand, has seen a decline in source goods turnover recently, but prices have remained stable. At present in the Bozhou market, the price of soft Cistanche tubulosa small general goods is 120-125 yuan, good general goods is 130-135 yuan, and two-strip goods is around 145 yuan; southern Xinjiang hard Cistanche tubulosa, depending on quality, ranges from 17-22 yuan.

The table below shows some market prices of Cistanche tubulosa on July 27:

II. What effects and functions does Cistanche tubulosa have?

1. Effects

(1) Cistanche is used for cold pain in the lower back and knees, and for weak and spasming tendons and bones.

(2) Cistanche is rich in alkaloids, crystalline neutral substances, amino acids, trace elements, vitamins and other components. It can tonify kidney yang and benefit essence and blood, and prevent weight loss.

(3) Treats deficiency and damage of the Chong and Ren meridians in women, scanty menstruation, and amenorrhea.

(4) Cistanche treats liver and kidney deficiency, cold pain in the lower back and knees, and weak tendons and bones. It is often combined with medicines that tonify and strengthen tendons and bones.

(5) Cistanche can also treat dry intestinal constipation caused by old age, prolonged illness, or postpartum yin damage.

2. Actions

(1) Improves sexual function.

(2) Regulates neuroendocrine function.

(3) Enhances the body's immune function.

(4) Antioxidant.

(5) Promotes substance metabolism.

(6) Enhances physical strength and resists fatigue.

(7) Protects the liver.

(8) Anti-tumor.

(9) Anti-radiation.

(10) Relieves constipation.

(11) Improves learning and memory ability.

(12) Resists atherosclerosis.

(13) Prolongs animal lifespan and resists aging.

(14) Promotes wound healing.

(15) Protects ischemic myocardium.

(16) Treats prostatitis.

3. Precautions: Because it tonifies yang and lubricates the intestines, it is contraindicated for those with yin deficiency and hyperactive fire; it is also unsuitable for those with excess-heat constipation.

III. How do you make wine with maca?

How to use maca to make wine: To make wine with maca, you should choose dried maca slices, which release their medicinal effects more easily than dried maca fruit. Soak them in baijiu; 150 grams of dried maca slices can be soaked in 5 jin of liquor, and it can be taken after soaking for 30 days.