Alxa Desert Cistanche Extract Powder Broken Cell Wall Total Glycosides 500g

Alxa Desert Cistanche Extract Powder, known in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), from Cistanche deserticola. This broken-cell-wall extract powder is produced from the dried succulent stems of Cistanche deserticola harvested in Inner Mongolia. In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is sweet and salty in flavor, warm in nature, and traditionally associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels. It is traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and congee. This 500g food-grade agricultural product is stored at room temperature and has a 2-year shelf life.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Rou Cong Rong (肉苁蓉), sourced from Cistanche deserticola
• Broken-cell-wall extract powder with total glycosides content of at least 1%
• Originates from the Alxa desert region of Inner Mongolia
• Traditional TCM herb associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels
• 500g food-grade agricultural product with a 2-year shelf life

Quality & Sensory

This extract powder is typically light brown to brownish-yellow in color with a fine, dry texture. It has a mild, earthy herbal aroma. When prepared in warm water or decoction, it typically yields a slightly sweet and salty taste with a smooth mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to warm water as a daily herbal drink
• Simmer in traditional decoctions with other herbs
• Stir into soups or congee during cooking
• Blend into warm porridge or grain dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Rou Cong Rong is traditionally used in decoctions and soups, often paired with herbs such as Gou Qi (goji berry) or Shan Yao (Chinese yam). It is also commonly added to congee for seasonal nourishment. Traditional texts describe it as a warm, sweet, and salty herb associated with the Kidney and Large Intestine channels, and it has been used in folk practice for daily wellness support.

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