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Cistanche sinensis

Cistanche sinensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Cistanche sinensis, is a parasitic medicinal herb deeply rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it is widely utilized to nourish the kidneys, tonify the blood, and alleviate fatigue. This potent plant offers significant therapeutic potential for enhancing overall vitality and wellness.

Family
Orobanchaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cistanche sinensis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Orobanchaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Cistanche, specifically as the species Cistanche sinensis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Orobanchaceae
Genus Cistanche

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Cistanche sinensis, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions of China. It can be found growing in the northern territories within Inner Mongolia. The species is also widely documented across the China North-Central region. Furthermore, its presence extends westward into the Xinjiang province. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the arid and semi-arid environments found in these parts of the country.

Region Area
China Inner Mongolia
China China North-Central
China Xinjiang

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Cistanche sinensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Plant parts reported in Cistanche sinensis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Frontiers in microbiology

Chemicals

Cistanche sinensis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Echinacoside, Acteoside, 6-Deoxycatalpol, 8-epi-Loganic acid, Cistanoside A.

Chemicals reported in Cistanche sinensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Echinacoside 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Acteoside 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
6-Deoxycatalpol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
8-epi-Loganic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cistanoside A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoacteoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betaine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
mannitol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
sucrose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Echinacoside

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
  2. Frontiers in microbiology
  3. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Acteoside

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
  2. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

6-Deoxycatalpol

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

8-epi-Loganic acid

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Cistanoside A

  1. Frontiers in microbiology

Isoacteoside

  1. Frontiers in microbiology

betaine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

mannitol

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

sucrose

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Conditions

Cistanche sinensis has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include impotence, infertility.

Conditions investigated for Cistanche sinensis
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Impotence 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Infertility 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Impotence

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Infertility

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Preparations

Cistanche sinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include fleshy stems.

Preparations reported for Cistanche sinensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Fleshy stems 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fleshy stems

  1. Frontiers in microbiology