Formulas containing Cistanchis for constipation include Jichuan Decoction and Cistanchis Oral Liquid. Cistanchis, with the effect of tonifying the kidney and aiding yang, moistening the intestines and relaxing the bowels. It is used for treating deficiency of kidney yang, insufficient essence and blood, impotence and premature ejaculation, infertility with uterine cold, lumbar and knee pain, impotence and weakness, constipation with dryness of intestines and fluid. It is not recommended to take for those who are suffering from yin deficiency (deficiency of yin and essence in the body, resulting in hyperactive fire) and loose stool (thin and unshaped feces) and diarrhea, and not to take for those who are suffering from constipation due to hot constipation. Cistanches Laxative Oral Liquid is composed of Cistanches, Polygonum multiflorum, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Bran Fried) and honey. It has the effect of moisturizing and laxative. It is used for constipation in old age and postpartum constipation. Pregnant women are advised to use with caution. If medication is needed, it should be identified by a doctor and standardized treatment should be followed.