Cistanchis can be taken by decoction, or in pills, powder, or soaked in wine. The efficacy of Cistanchis varies from person to person and from condition to condition, and there is no such thing as the most effective. 1. Cistanchis is sweet, salty and warm; it belongs to the kidney and large intestine meridians and has the effects of tonifying kidney yang, benefiting essence and blood, moistening the intestines and relaxing the bowels. It can be used in the treatment of kidney yang deficiency (lack of yang energy in the kidneys), deficiency of essence and blood, impotence and infertility, lumbar and knee soreness (soreness and weakness in the lumbar and knee areas), and weakness of muscles and bones. It is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for specific dosage. 2. Avoid taking Cistanchis if you are allergic to Cistanchis, or if you are constipated with real heat. Cistanchis are tonic Chinese medicines and should be taken only after professional diagnosis by a doctor. Do not take it blindly by yourself.