The true use of Cistanche has been found.(for me atleast)

Greetings everyone. I think I may have discovered the true use of the Cistanche herb. It’s known to be androgenic, energizing, dopaminergic and a general health tonic but well… I think I may have found it’s true use.

It’s an amazing sleep aid! This stuff gets me the best sleep out of everything I’ve tried. It’s not too sedating, but gives a nice relaxed feeling. I wonder if it’s due to its effects on gut microbiota or cortisol lowering effects or something else. Been taking it for the past week and I feel more androgenic and dopaminergic as well especially after workouts. Kind of like how shilajit feels once it builds up in your system. So seems like it’s effects shouldn’t be immediately noticeable and energizing like tongkat Ali but it’s benefits may build up and provide overall health benefits. I wouldn’t expect huge benefits from one day of use but I’d give it a week or 2.

Here’s the study on gut microbiota: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2021/4936970/

Here’s a study on MAO inhibition and cortisol lowering activity: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2017/3925903/

Here’s a study on the sedative effects of Cistanche deserticola(not Tubulosa though): https://pubmed.…