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Desert Hyacinth (Cistanche tubulosa)

Cistanche tubulosa is a desert holoparasitic plant species in the genus Cistanche. It lacks chlorophyll and obtains nutrients and water from the host plants whose roots it parasitizes. The extract of this plant is used to enhance brain functionality and cognitive abilities such as learning and memory. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Also known as Desert Hyacinth, Ginseng of the Desert, Rou Cong Rong, and Methuselah’s Breakfast, it is thought to clear the mind.

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Uploaded on March 12, 2022
Taken on March 5, 2022