ROU CONG RONG

Names for Rou Cong Rong
Pharmaceutical:	Herba Cistanches Deserticolae
Botanical:	Cistanche salsa (C.A. Meyer) G. Beck, Cistanche deserticola Y.C. Ma (Orobanchaceae)
Other names:	Cong Rong, Dan Cong Rong, Xian Cong Rong, Dan Da Yun, Da Yun
Description:	Fleshy stem with scales of the following Orobanchaceae.

Actions
Tonifies the Kidneys; Benefits the Yang; Moistens the Intestines; Promotes bowel movement; ...

Origin of rou cong rong
Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang, Qinghai.;

Preparation of rou cong rong
The drug is collected before or at emerging in spring, removed from the inflorescences, cut into sections, and dried in the sun.;

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